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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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A Surprise Gift for a Widowed Husband Feb 09, 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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A Brief History of Toilet Paper Feb 09, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, how ironic it is that we’ve recently seen how a product that is disposable to be the product that is most indispensable. Here’s the History Guy with the story of toilet paper.

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John Ford: Hollywood Goes to War Feb 09, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, John Ford was arguably Hollywood’s greatest director. As WWII began, the 47-year-old Ford was at the top of his game and at the top of Hollywood. So what does he do? He quits Hollywood and goes on active duty in the U.S. Navy. Roger McGrath is here to tell the story.

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Why She Chose to Celebrate Her Pregnancy With a 50% Chance of Survival Feb 08, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Lex Ginger was told from a young age that she probably would never be able to have children. So, she was extremely shocked when she got pregnant immediately when she and her husband began trying. Some questioned her decision to celebrate this pregnancy that had only a 50% chance of survival... Here she is with her incredible story.

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The Angels of Bataan Feb 08, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Anne Clare tells the story of a nurse who served in the Philippines during World War II, and shares the experience that she and others like her went through after the Japanese invasion there.

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The Henry Steinway Story Feb 08, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Henry Steinway's story is about resiliency and the search for freedom.

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Why Does Fighting Exist in Hockey? Feb 07, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, as mysterious as it is sacred, the Code is an unwritten set of rules—the bible of hockey sportsmanship, if you will—that has been handed down from generation to generation. Ross Bernstein, author of The Code: The Unwritten Rules of Fighting and Retaliation in the NHL, spent two years researching this story and is here to share it with you.

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Aaron Burr, The Opportunistic Patriot Feb 07, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Bill Bryk tells the story of America's first practical politician, Aaron Burr, in a tale of skill, bravery, honor, deception, and memory. Burr was so much more than the man who shot Alexander Hamilton.

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"Dark Horse & Dead Ringer" and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions Feb 07, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, here again with his reoccurring series is Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red: The Curious Origins of Everyday Sayings and Fun Phrases author, Andrew Thompson, as he continues to share another slice from his ultimate guide to understanding these baffling mini mysteries of the English language.

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The Story of Chuck Taylor, the Billy Graham of Basketball Feb 07, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, he wasn't an NBA star: He was a sneaker salesman that helped popularize the sport of basketball, and the sneakers that now bear his name. This is his story.

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