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Our American Stories

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit, and be inspired by our stories.

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Were the Irish the First Slaves in America? Aug 21, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Slavery is one of the oldest profit-making endeavors, and the Irish were a special target for a thousand years. Colin D. Heaton, a military veteran and a host of the YouTube channel, "Forgotten History," tells us the story.

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"On The Wagon" & "Once In A Blue Moon" and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions (Pt. 16) Aug 21, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Andrew Thompson shares another slice of his guide to understanding the baffling mini-mysteries of the English language. The book is Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red: The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions and Fun Phrases.

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Nostalgia Awakens: The Star Wars Toy Empire Revolution (Part 1) Aug 21, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the "Nostalgia Awakens" is a Star Wars action figure exhibit from enthusiast and museum curator Jarrod Roll. He's here to share the story of how Star Wars toys revolutionized movie merchandising, licensing, and even how children play.

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One of the Last Navajo Code Talkers Remembers WWII’s “Unbreakable Code” Aug 21, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, many Americans have heard of the famous Navajo Code Talkers who used their traditional language to transmit secret Allied messages in the Pacific Theater of combat during World War II. Our next story is told to us by one of these Marines. Peter MacDonald is the President at Navajo Code Talkers Association.

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From Marriage to Addiction to Divorce... Now They Help Other People's Marriages! Aug 18, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, as rising seniors in college, Roane and Eva Hunter decided to get married, thinking it would fix all of their problems. A few years down the road, they realized that that wasn't the case. After going through many struggles, and even a divorce, the couple healed their once-broken relationship, and today they help others do the same.

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Spotting Satellites In The Sky Aug 18, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Richard Muniz tells the story of his first time seeing a satellite in the sky during a trip into the mountains of New Mexico.

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Ex-Slave Joins Union Army and Becomes the 1st Black Medal of Honor Recipient Aug 18, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, this is the story of Army Sgt. William H. Carney, who became the first Black American to have earned the Medal of Honor for protecting one of the United States' greatest symbols during the Civil War—the American flag. Here to tell the story is the Jack Miller Center's editorial officer and historian, Elliott Drago. The Jack Miller Center is a nationwide network of scholars and teachers dedicated to educating the next generation about America’s founding principles and history. To learn more, visit jackmillercenter.org.

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Holding Hands Thrift Store Aug 18, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, when Donna’s daughter, Cassie, was diagnosed with Chronic Paranoid Schizophrenia as a teenager, their daily jobs became more difficult. So, they dropped everything and opened a resale shop.

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The Holiday Inn Founder Who Had No Shame Aug 18, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, we learn about Kemmons Wilson's hilarious interactions with Muhammad Ali, Sam Walton, McIlhenny's Tabasco, and Sam Phillips.

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Miss America's Beginnings, Rise, and Everlasting Battle With Itself Aug 17, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the Miss America Organization has been around for over a century... but through these many years, the pageant has had to conquer a seemingly constant battle to stay accepted and relevant. Amy Argetsinger is the author of There She Was: The Secret History of Miss America and is here to share the full, captivating history of Miss America.

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