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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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Lessons From Gizmo Aug 17, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, our next story comes to us from our regular contributor Paul Bauer from Minneapolis, MN. Today, Paul brings us a story he’s titled: “Lessons from Gizmo.”

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Hollywood Goes To War: Henry Fonda Aug 17, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, it’s time for another one of Roger McGrath’s “Hollywood Goes To War” stories. Here’s the story of Henry Fonda.

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Las Vegas Must See: The Neon Museum Aug 16, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Executive director of the Neon Museum, Aaron Berger, shares some of the history of Las Vegas and the iconic signage associated with it.

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"The Records Were Closed, But The Story Was Open" Aug 16, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Eddie Willis always knew he was adopted. And, he was fine with not knowing where he came from... That is, until he had his children of his own. He tells the story of the search for his birth parents and an outcome he never could've imagined.

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Growing Up Rural: Stinky Boots Aug 16, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Scott Jones, author of Growing Up Rural, shares the story of one of the most embarrassing moments of his time in elementary school, and the lessons he learned from it.

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The Day America Doubled In Size Aug 16, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Dedra and Brad Birzer tell the story of the Louisiana Purchase.

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Lightning In a Bottle: The Early Years of Coke Aug 16, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, why were Coke bottles green? How do Delta Airlines and Coca-Cola relate? How did a syrup that was originally sold as a patent medicine end up as the South's greatest export in the post-Civil War economy? Larry Jorgensen, author of The Coca-Cola Trail and the Return to the Coca-Cola Trail tells the story of this sugary soft drink.

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The South Vietnamese Pilot Who Stole A Plane To Save His Family Aug 15, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Major Buang-Ly worked as a pilot with the United States military during the Vietnam War. When the US began evacuating South Vietnam Major Buang-Ly knew he had to get his family out. Historian Hill Goodspeed, from the Naval Aviation Museum brings us this amazing story of a father doing whatever he could to save his family

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The Man Who Paints Rocks For Our Veterans Aug 15, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Ray “Bubba” Sorensen tells the story of his “Freedom Rocks” project in Iowa – his painted rocks are in all of the 99 counties in the Hawkeye State.

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The USS Lexington: The Oldest Working Carrier in the Navy Aug 15, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, our regular contributor, Anne Clare, tells the story of a unique aircraft carrier, the USS Lexington.

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