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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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Memorable Christmas Stories in U.S. Military History Dec 23, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, popular YouTube historian "The History Guy" shares stories from across the decades.

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Hess Trucks, The Holiday Tradition That Started at a Gas Station Dec 23, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, for nearly 60 years, Hess trucks have brought smiles to children, and adults, up and down the East Coast. They were an energy entrepreneurs gift to children that he wished he could have gotten growing up. Hear the story from both a Hess Toy Truck Director, Justin Mayer, and a superfan, Mike Roberto.

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"To Hear the Angels Sing" Dec 23, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, when Kent was just 9 years old, he had a very special experience that, many years later, he can’t seem to shake.

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Shopping the Wishlists of Children in Need Dec 23, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Jonathan Mattox is co-chairman of The Christmas Store, founded in 1975. Jonathan tells us about this annual event that gives toys to families in need during Christmas.

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The Importance of Giving During Christmas Time Dec 22, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, once arriving back home from a mission trip, Ashley Freeman realized service work could be done right in her own community.

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Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas Dec 22, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Ace Collins is the author of Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas. Collins is an ace at song history, and he’s here to introduce you to people you’ve never met, stories you’ve never heard, and meanings you’d never have imagined.

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Zuzu’s “Wonderful Life”: The Story of Karolyn Grimes Dec 22, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, our next storyteller has the privilege of being in one of the most beloved movies of all time—while, at the same time, and from the same movie—also has one of the most famous lines in movie history. Her story is as Wonderful as both of these accomplishments.

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The Candy Bomber Dec 21, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, this is the story of Gail Halvorsen, a young pilot in the US Army Air Corps who was assigned as a cargo pilot to the Berlin Airlift, in which US forces flew much-needed supplies into a war-torn Soviet-blockaded Berlin following WWII. As he performed his duties, Lt. Halvorsen began to notice the German children gathered by the fences of Tempelhof Air Base. Knowing that they had very little, an idea sprang: He would bomb Berlin with candy.

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Christmas, 1776 Dec 21, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, it is called the first “American” Christmas because the Declaration of Independence was created the previous summer, essentially “divorcing” America from England and declaring our country an independent nation. Here’s Brian Benjamin sharing the story from his book, Christmas, 1776.

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How a Tornado Destroying Her Home Gave Her the Perfect Christmas Dec 21, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, it’s hard to believe that something wonderful could come out of a family’s house, filled with presents, decorations, food, and memories, being completely blown away by a tornado just days before Christmas. But once you hear this story from Carla Harris, you just might be convinced otherwise. Here’s Carla with her story of “the perfect Christmas”.

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