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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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Child Soldier, John Clem Nov 14, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, here to tell the story of John Lincoln Clem—the youngest non-commissioned officer in Army history—is Kristin O’Donnell Tubb, author of John Lincoln Clem: Civil War Drummer Boy.

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America’s First Real Life Superhero Nov 14, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, former Air Force Captain and Air Force OSI Special Agent Vince Benedetto shares his story of going to a school to teach students about why we honor our veterans. But to understand why, we have to understand who made our country possible in the first place.

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The Stars of Blue and Gold Nov 14, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, our regular contributor Anne Clare tells the story of some of our most revered Veterans Day symbols...and how the day itself came about.

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The Heavyweight Boxer Turned Catholic Priest, Father Stu Nov 11, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Father Stu is a motion picture starring Mark Wahlberg (who plays Father Stu) and Mel Gibson. It is based on the true life story of Father Stuart Long, the Golden Gloves Heavyweight Boxing Champion-turned-Catholic priest. We’d like to thank the Diocese of Helena, MT, for providing the footage you are about to hear of Father Stuart Long.

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My Dad the Firefighter, My Dad the Hero Nov 11, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Caleb Bailey shares his family’s story of hope and redemption after loss.

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We're Holding Our Own: The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald Nov 11, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, as big freighters go, the Edmund Fitzgerald was bigger than most with a crew and captain well seasoned...but on November 10th, 1975, she and her 29 man crew were sent to the bottom of Lake Superior. Ric Mixter of Lake Fury tells the story.

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A Sign of Greatness: Offering To Resign Because You’re Accountable For A Failure, Brad Anderson Nov 11, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, former Best Buy CEO Brad Anderson on this rare response to an ethical dilemma.

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Harvard's President Believed Books, Not Schooling, Were the Key To Education Nov 10, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, believe it or not, Charles Eliot said all a man needs for a good education is a 5-foot bookshelf. Here's the story behind his claim and what came to be known as "The Harvard Classics."

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The Infamous 1913 Storm Nov 10, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Ric Mixter of Lake Fury tells the story of the historic 1913 storm on the Great Lakes.

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Our Home Became Tidier After Having Four Sons Nov 10, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Alexandra Frost is a mother of four young, active boys, yet her home is cleaner than it was before she had kids. Alex shares her secret, which is called “The 10 Things Rule.”

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