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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 Story of How Chick-fil-A Borrowed “My Pleasure” from a Luxury Hotel Dec 14, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Ritz-Carlton co-founder Horst Schulze on one of the few other American companies that’s committed to excellence.

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The History of Christmas Trees (History Guy) Dec 14, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, we take a listen to The History Guy as he recalls the forgotten history of Christmas trees.

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Samuel Colt and the Birth of the Revolver Dec 13, 2022

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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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Why We Love "A Charlie Brown Christmas" Dec 13, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, dealing with a small budget and with a short deadline, A Charlie Brown Christmas was released to critical acclaim on December 9th, 1965. While audiences loved it, behind the scenes at CBS there were many doubters. Lee Habeeb tells the story of how one of our most beloved Christmas specials came to be.

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The Confederate Mystery Ship Dec 13, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the Confederate's didn't have the industrial might to build their own ships. As a result, cash crops proved king once again-at least for a little while before the Union blockade had their way with ships coming overseas.

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Strength for the Fight: The Faith That Led Jackie Robinson to Integrate the MLB Dec 13, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, The integration of Major League Baseball in 1947 was a triumph. But it was also a fight. As the first Black major leaguer since the 1880s, Jackie Robinson knew he was not going to be welcomed into America’s pastime with open arms. Dr. Gary Scott Smith, author and professor emeritus of history at Grove City College, shares the story of what gave Robinson the "strength for the fight."

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The DiMaggios Dec 12, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Tom Clavin shares some great stories of Joltin' Joe, Dom, and Vince from his book, The DiMaggios: Three Brothers, Their Passion for Baseball, Their Pursuit of the American Dream.

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Memorable Christmas Stories in U.S. Military History Dec 12, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, The History Guy remembers forgotten military history that took place around the Christmas holiday from different time periods and conflicts. This episode is dedicated to those whose service keeps them far from home over the holiday.

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Fall from an SR-71 Blackbird Dec 12, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, In 1966, an SR-71 "Blackbird" disintegrated at 78,000 feet. The pilot's first thought was "No one could live through what just happened". Therefore, I must be dead." For more stories of forgotten history, please subscribe to his YouTube Channel, The History Guy: History Deserves to be Remembered.

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Everett's Last Christmas Carol Dec 12, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Jim Johnson finds peculiar friends wherever he goes. This story is about one such friend, Everett Motl.

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