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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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The 1946 Battle of Alcatraz Jan 23, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, The History Guy shares the story about an escape attempt in the infamous Alcatraz Federal penitentiary in San Francisco, California, that led to a standoff. The penitentiary the inmates called "the Rock,” was supposed to be escape-proof, but that did not keep some prisoners from trying.

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Bad Medicine: Life Before the FDAc Jan 23, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Daryn Glassbrook of the Mobile Medical Museum tells the story of patent medicine, which didn't do much except line the pockets of their creators.

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Indians, a Jew, and a Hotel Partnership Jan 23, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Mike Leven was President and Chief Operating Officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp. One of the great hoteliers of all time—a legend in his business. He is also what you would call a “wise man.” Here’s Mike telling the story about how he—a Jew—started the Asian American Hotel Owners Association.

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A Texas Boy Vs. the Air Traffic Control Bully Jan 23, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, we have another story from our regular listener/contributor Roger Latham, from Fort Worth, Texas.

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The Outsiders: House of Pain Rapper Restores House from Coppola's Movie Jan 20, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, since being released in 1983, Francis Ford Coppola’s film adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s coming-of-age novel The Outsiders has found continued popularity and has achieved official cult status. And now, in what is surely one of the most interesting pop culture intersections of all time, hip-hop artist Danny Boy O’Connor from the rap group House of Pain—best known for their iconic 1992 anthem “Jump Around”—purchased the Tulsa, Oklahoma home where much of The Outsiders film was shot.

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Moose Prayer Jan 20, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Paul moved our listeners with his story “Wilber and the Empty Nester” and “A Baby Boomer’s Battle with Insanity and Fitness.” Here he is with a story simply titled: “Moose Prayer.”

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After Appomattox: Gen. Robert E. Lee in the Post-War Years Jan 20, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, on April 9, 1865, at the Appomattox County Court House, Virginia, Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered his 28,000 troops to Union General Ulysses S. Grant, effectively ending the American Civil War. So much has been said about this legendary General in between the years of 1861 to 1865, yet very little is known about this major American historical figure after his surrender? Here to tell the story is Gettysburg National Military Park Ranger, Matt Atkinson.

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Oliver Halle: Swift Boat Vietnam Vet with a "Life Changing" Family Secret Jan 19, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Oliver Halle shares some stories while he was in the Navy during the Vietnam War and also about his family (who resisted the Nazis and fled to America) secret that would forever change his life. The Veteran’s History Project at the Atlanta History Center provides unedited first-person interviews from men and women who served our great country.

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Curly Was My Grandfather... But My Family Kept It A Secret From Me Jan 19, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Brad Server grew up watching the Three Stooges on TV not knowing he was related to one of the greatest comics of all time. Every day after school, Brad, his brother, and their friends would pile in front of the television to watch their idol, Curly. Then one day, the secret about their unknown grandfather was unveiled. Brad Server (aka “Curly G”) is here to tell his story.

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"Run Amuck" and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions (Pt. 20) Jan 19, 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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