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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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Why Are Bananas So Cheap? Nov 07, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, if you think of the quintessential American fruit, it would probably have to be the apple. But apples are not our cheapest fruit—bananas are! But why? Here’s The History Guy with the story of the banana.

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A Tuskegee Airman's Story of Heroism and Service Nov 07, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Lt. Col. Harry Stewart fought for his country in WW2, and faced discrimination and worse along the way. But he said he'd do it all over again for the country he loves.

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Booker T. Washington’s Bridge Forward (Told By His Great-Granddaughter) Nov 07, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Ss the great-granddaughter of Booker T. Washington, the former slave-turned famous educator, and founder of Tuskegee University, Sarah Washington O’Neal Rush has been influenced by her great-grandfather’s rise above slavery, his relentless stand on inner strength, and his principles on personal development. Here she is to tell her story (from her book "Rising Up From the Ashes"), as well as her great grandfather’s.

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Shot Down: The Amazing Story of The B-17 Susan Ruth and Howard Snyder Nov 04, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, flying for the United States in WWII was dangerous work, and the numbers show for it. In the Eighth Air Force alone, 26,000 men paid the ultimate sacrifice—one half of the casualties in the entire U.S. Army Air Force. It was only by sheer grit and a little bit of luck that Steve Snyder's father, Howard, managed to return from Europe alive, as he and his crew had been shot down over Belgium. Here's Steve to tell the story.

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Don't Wear Slippers to a Job Interview Nov 04, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, it takes some time to find what we enjoy AND what we're good at. Joshua Texidor definitely found that out when he moved to Nashville.

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Robert Todd Lincoln: In His Father's Shadow Nov 04, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, The History Guy remembers the 16th President’s son, Robert Todd Lincoln. Because of his father, Abraham Lincoln, Robert Todd's life has been largely forgotten—but it deserves to be remembered.

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A Museum Dedicated to Southern Jewish Heritage Nov 04, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, many people wrongfully think that Jews are only city folk. The Breman Museum of Jewish History proves that wrong. Longtime archivist Sandy Berman and Founding Executive Director Jane Leevi tell the story of their museum.

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Hollywood Goes to War: Wild Bill Wellman Nov 04, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, here to tell another Hollywood Goes to War story is Roger McGrath. McGrath is the author of Gunfighters, Highwaymen, and Vigilantes: Violence on the Frontier. A U.S. Marine and former history professor at UCLA, Dr. McGrath has appeared on numerous History Channel documentaries and is a regular contributor for us here at Our American Stories.

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When Your Losing Football Team Brings Your Family Together Nov 03, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Nancy Ball shares how “Being an Ole Miss Fan is in and of Itself a Lesson in Humility.”

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"The Peanut Man": The Story of George Washington Carver Nov 03, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, chances are that you've heard of George Washington Carver before, or that he invented peanut butter. While you might be surprised to find out that he didn't invent it (that honor goes to Canadian Marcellus Gilmore Edson), that doesn't make him any less remarkable a figure in American history. Here to tell his story is National Park Service ranger Curtis Gregory at the George Washington Carver National Monument in Diamond, Missouri.

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