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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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JFK’s 1962 Fourth of July Speech Jul 03, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, during some of the most tense moments of the Cold War, President Kennedy on July 4th 1962 visited Independence Hall to give a motivating speech highlighting the importance of democracy and free enterprise around the world.

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Route 66: The Most Famous Highway In The World Jul 03, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Jim Hinckley tells the story of Route 66 starting from its inception to what it has become today. Visit JimHinckleysAmerica.com for more on Route 66.

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The War In Ben Franklin's Home Jul 03, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the American Revolution split the nation… and Ben Franklin’s family. Join Daniel Epstein, author of “The Loyal Son,” to learn more about the father-son split between Benjamin and William Franklin.

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Bob Munden: “The Fastest Gun Who Ever Lived” Jul 01, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, we’ve all heard of gunslingers “Wild” Bill Hickok, Doc Holliday, and Billy The Kid. These quick-draw legends had nothing on Bob Munden.

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Blue Blood to Bring Home the Bacon: The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions Jul 01, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Andrew Thompson, the author of Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red: The Curious Origins of Everyday Sayings and Fun Phrases, shares another slice from his ultimate guide to understanding these baffling mini-mysteries of the English language.

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Snowflake Bentley Jul 01, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Dr. Jerry Bergman tells the story of a teenage boy who became interested in snow. On January 15, 1885, at 20 years of age, he became the first person in the world to photograph a snowflake.

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A Precious Gift for a Widowed Husband Jul 01, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Tom and Lillian Lyons married in 1946. They lived a long and loving life raising a family on the south side of Chicago. Lillian was singing opera professionally when she and Tom met, and it was her voice that first made Tom fall in love. After Lillian’s death, an unexpected discovery would reunite Tom with Lillian’s voice on Tom’s 97th birthday for one last song.

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The Sidney Poitier Story Jul 01, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Sidney Poitier: Man, Actor, Icon was the first full biography of legendary actor Sidney Poitier written by Aram Goudsouzian, professor of history at the University of Memphis.

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The Irish Immigrant Whose Life Was So Large, NYPD Shut Down the City for Him Jun 30, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Jimmy Neary was an Irish immigrant who boarded a ship to America in the 1950s and went on to open a namesake restaurant in Manhattan that has for more than a half century been a famed canteen in the heart of New York City. Here to tell his story is Jimmy’s daughter, Una.

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Samuel Colt and the Birth of the Revolver Jun 30, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Phil Anschutz writes in Out Where The West Begins: “Samuel Colt’s life was the American story written in capital letters.” Here to tell the story is Ashley Hlebinsky, the former co-host of Discovery Channel’s “Master of Arms,” the former curator in charge of the Cody Firearms Museum, and president of The Gun Code, LLC.

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