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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 Swamp Peddlers: How Florida Was Built and Sold Oct 18, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Jason Vuic tells the story of how the state of Florida was sold and built by innovative and driven entrepreneurs during the 1950s...before Disney and before the modern attractions of today.

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John Wooden: First NBA Hall of Fame Player AND Coach Oct 18, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, John Wooden compiled the greatest legacy of any coach in history. How he defined success was unique and central to his philosophy. This story is told by Coach Wooden himself, his family, friends, and players.

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Enhancing Lives, One Guide Dog at a Time Oct 17, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Christine Benninger is the CEO of Guide Dogs for the Blind, the largest guide dog school in North America. She shares about the unique training process for these extraordinary animals and the special bond they share with their owner.

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The Sacrifices of the Littleton Brothers During the Civil War Oct 17, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, John Busbee of The Culture Buzz on KFMG 98.9 tells the story of the remarkable sacrifice made by one family in Iowa during the Civil War.

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The Legendary Stephen Ambrose on the Legendary Dwight D. Eisenhower Oct 17, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Stephen Ambrose wrote the definitive biography of Dwight Eisenhower. Ike was born in a small, rented shack beside the railroad tracks in Denison, Texas. He was raised in a family of Mennonites—fundamentalists in their Christian faith who were also pacifists.

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Civil War Protector: Col. Justin Dimick Oct 14, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, this story comes from our regular contributor, Christopher Klein. Klein is the author of four books and is a frequent contributor to the History Channel. He’s here to share a story of an unknown Civil War hero.

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The Twin Brothers Who Helped Change The Medical Practices We Now Take For Granted Oct 14, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, we learn about the story of how identical twin brothers—a doctor and a lawyer—collaborated with scores of unsung heroes to modernize emergency medical services, help create the physician assistant profession, help write the model law for organ donation and develop other programs that save thousands of lives every year. Here’s Alfred and Blair Sadler with their story.

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Miss America's Everlasting Battle With Itself Oct 14, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, The Miss America Organization has been around for over a century... but through these many years, the pageant has had to conquer a seemingly constant battle to stay accepted and relevant. Here's Amy Argetsinger, author of "There She Was: The Secret History of Miss America", with the full, untold story of Miss America.

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Abigail Adams: Revolutionary Woman Oct 13, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Professor Woody Holton of the University of South Carolina tells the life story of First Lady Abigail Adams from his award winning biography Abigail Adams.

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George Washington: From Good Man to Great General Oct 13, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, George Washington is remembered in our history books, our nation's capital, and the values Americans still esteem today. He can often seem more marble than mortal. Woody Holton brings us the story of Washington wasn't always the man we celebrate today... as well as how he became the hero we know him as.

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