بهترین پادکست های American Stories (2024)

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A Daughter Discovers Her Long Passed Father Through His War Letters 38:16

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Loretto M. Thompson recounts her significant yet distant memories of her father - and how she grew to know him so much better by reading his letters from his service in World War Two. Her book is called An Unexpected Coddiwomple: The Story of a Father's Sudden Death, a Box of WWII Letters, and a Daughter's L…

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078 - Drive on the Heart of the Confederacy: The Atlanta Campaign 1:10:59

2d ago1:10:59

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About this episode: Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant understood numbers. And, in the spring of 1864, he intended to use the North’s advantage in men and materiel to pressure, stretch and snap the Confederacy at multiple points. And so, he ordered simultaneous campaigns. As Abraham Lincoln put it, “those not skinning can hold a leg.” Three were t…

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Nellie Bly's Record-Breaking Trip Around the World 10:49

2d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Nellie Bly was a writer, industrialist, inventor, and a charity worker who was widely known for her record-breaking trip around the world in 72 days in 1890. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Butch Cassidy: The Man Who Brought Organization to Unorganized Crime in the West 38:16

2d ago38:16

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On this episode of Our American Stories, when people think of Butch Cassidy, they often imagine Paul Newman’s characterization from the famous movie in 1969. But the real story of Butch Cassidy is the story of a western Godfather of sorts who brought organization to a world of unorganized crime. Here to tell the story is Roger McGrath. Support the …

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Adolph Coors: The German Immigrant Who Brought Us Banquet Beer 9:29

2d ago9:29

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Coors Banquet is really good...no, really good, and its story began with a German immigrant living in a Colorado mining town. Pete Coors tells the story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Man Who Milks Snakes for a Living 10:49

2d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, at the age of 6, Nathaniel Frank became intrigued with reptiles and dreamt of working with them one day. Today, Nathaniel is the CEO of MToxins Venom Lab. MToxins produces high volumes of snake and scorpion venom for the production of antivenom, which saves lives. Support the show (https://www.ouramericansto…

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Weapons of WWII With Stephen Ambrose: Poison Gas and Transportation 9:29

2d ago9:29

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Stephen Ambrose was one of America’s leading biographers and historians. Ambrose passed away in 2002 but his epic storytelling accounts can now be heard here at Our American Stories thanks to those who run his estate. Our next story is the story of weapons used in WWII. Support the show (https://www.ourameri…

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When America Tried to Deport Its Radicals: The Story of the Palmer Raids 9:59

2d ago9:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Larry Reed tells the story of one of the worst violations of the rule of law in our nation's history. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.توسط iHeartPodcasts

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Brett Favre’s Tribute to His Father 9:59

2d ago9:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Brett Favre, during his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech in 2016, takes us back to the day after his dad, Irvin, died in December, 2003—a day the Green Bay quarterback threw for 399 yards and four touchdowns in an unforgettable win over the Oakland Raiders. Support the show (https://www.ouramerican…

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"Wild Goose Chase" & "Wrong End of The Stick" and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions (Pt. 25) 7:59

2d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Andrew Thompson shares another slice of his guide to understanding the baffling mini-mysteries of the English language. The book is Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red: The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions and Fun Phrases. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio…

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"White Elephant" & "Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve" and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions (Pt. 24) 7:59

2d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Andrew Thompson shares another slice of his guide to understanding the baffling mini-mysteries of the English language. The book is Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red: The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions and Fun Phrases. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio…

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The Story of The First Man To Die In an Airplane Crash 10:49

3d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, becoming masters of the skies has come at a cost. Lt. Thomas E. Selfridge stepped up for service against enemies, nature, and machine as one of the world's first test pilots. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The LLC, Concrete, and the Index Fund: Fifty Things That Shaped the Modern Economy 9:29

3d ago9:29

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Tim Harford, author of the bestselling book 50 Inventions That Shaped the Modern Economy, shares the stories of three inventions that changed the way we live today. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Valerie Habeeb's Story: From Sexual Abuse to Salvation 9:59

3d ago9:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, our host, Lee Habeeb, tells his wife's story. Decades after years of sexual abuse and crisis, Valerie leaned on her faith to forgive her abuser, and to powerfully heal. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Sgt. Stubby: The Most Decorated War Dog of WWI 7:59

3d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Jeremy Swick of the College Football Hall of Fame recounts the remarkable story of the street dog turned soldier turned mascot. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.توسط iHeartPodcasts

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Ches McCartney: The Goatman of Appalachia 10:49

3d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, JD Phillips tells the story of Ches McCartney, the man who traversed the United States in a ramshackle wagon drawn by a herd of Goats. His mission was to travel the country, spread the word of God, and have a few adventures (and misadventures) along the way. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.c…

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Weapons of World War II with Stephen Ambrose: Shermans, Tigers, and Panthers 9:29

3d ago9:29

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On this episode of Our American Stories, tank strategists involved with winning World War I favored a supporting role for tanks. In the 1930s, the losers were about to get aggressively creative. Hear from Stephen Ambrose about the "Queen of the Battlefield," and the realities of war and victory. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/…

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Going Postal: How The USPS Came to Be 17:58

3d ago17:58

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the United States Postal Service was established in 1792. It’s hard to believe that a service that was created over two centuries ago is still used by everyone every day. But what’s even more shocking is that there was actually a lot of debate about whether there should even be a federal post office in the f…

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Being Imprisoned with Leprosy Patients Changed His Life 38:16

4d ago38:16

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On this episode of Our American Stories, for much of his early life, success and status were the driving factors of Neil White's life. This mindset led him to being imprisoned for a white-collar crime in Carville, Louisiana. But this wasn't any normal prison... Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener…

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One of the Great Men of American Business Started Out as a… Paperboy 10:49

4d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Jerre Stead, who's been the CEO of 10 publicly traded companies and has served on 37 corporate boards, shares with us how his lofty business career began at the age of 9, delivering newspapers in the early morning hours in Iowa. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/…

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My Life Changing Encounter With a Real Life WWII Hero 19:28

4d ago19:28

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Jay Moore tells us an emotional story of meeting a real life World War II hero before going to see Saving Private Ryan for a second time in theaters. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Untold Stories of Dr. Seuss's "The Lorax" and "The Grinch" 7:59

4d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Dr. Seuss was raised as a Lutheran and had a strong religious background. His books often included strong moral messages… but, he was always very careful with how he went about it. Here to share a bit about Dr. Seuss’s “The Lorax” and “The Grinch” is Brian Jay Jones, author of Becoming Dr. Seuss: Theodor Gei…

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The Story of Cabbage Patch Kids and the 1983 Retail Riots 20:18

5d ago20:18

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Jonathan Alexandratos is a toy historian whose knowledge was featured in the film, Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids. Here’s Jonathan with the story of the Cabbage Patch Kids and how they set the wheels in motion for modern-day Black Friday. Support the show (https://www.ouramer…

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The 1926 Race to the South Pole 9:59

5d ago9:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, The History Guy remembers when explorers raced to go where no one had gone before, Amundsen, Byrd, and the future of aviation. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.توسط iHeartPodcasts

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A Son Discovers His Deceased Mother's Hidden Talent 7:59

5d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Texas boys don’t write poetry, and certainly don’t cry. Roger Latham did, though, after discovering a poem written by his deceased mother. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.توسط iHeartPodcasts

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The Story of Brain Surgery 38:16

5d ago38:16

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Dr. Theodore Schwartz is an attending neurological surgeon and professor of neurological surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine in NYC, one of the busiest and highest ranked neurosurgery centers in the world. His book, "Gray Matters: A Biography of Brain Surgery" is part memoir and part medical history and tells …

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The Story Behind FDR's Day of Infamy Speech 10:49

8d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, on the day Pearl Harbor was attacked, FDR's speechwriting team wasn't in Washington. Roosevelt, with the help of a few aides, penned the most important speech of his presidency, and one of the most important speeches in American history. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnyst…

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The Inventor of the Machine Gun Became Deaf—So His Son Invented the Silencer 9:29

8d ago9:29

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in 1902, the first successful, commercially available gun silencer was invented by Hiram Percy Maxim. He also developed mufflers for internal combustion engines using much the same technology. Maxim was an American inventor, graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and son of Sir Hiram Stevens …

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The Titanic’s Last Hero 17:58

8d ago17:58

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Lowell Lytle has been one of the privileged few who has seen Titanic first-hand. Lowell has played the part of Captain Smith at Titanic events all over the globe and has been entertaining guests at the Titanic Museum for more than fifteen years. He is also the author of the inspiring read, Diving Into The De…

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The Heiress of "America's Billionaire King" Who Joined Her Terrorist-Abductors: The Story of Patty Hearst 10:49

8d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in 1974, Patricia Hearst—heiress of the William Randolph Hearst newspaper empire—was abducted by an American far-left militant organization… but she eventually joined their cause. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Winston Churchill on Education and What It Means for All of Us 9:29

8d ago9:29

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Dr. Larry Arnn, President of Hillsdale College and a Churchill scholar, tells the story of Winston Churchill on Education. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.توسط iHeartPodcasts

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The WWII Story of a Black Man Who Rescued White Sailors by Swimming 6 Hours in Shark-Infested Waters 17:58

8d ago17:58

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Bruce Wigo—the former CEO of the International Swimming Hall of Fame—is here to share a story of an unknown American WWII hero. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.توسط iHeartPodcasts

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The Marine-Turned Saturday Morning Cartoonist: "My Calling from God is to be an Animator" 30:17

9d ago30:17

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On this episode of Our American Stories, after a career in the Marines, Mike Joens worked for some of the most successful animation studios (Hanna Barbera and Marvel Productions). He left Marvel to produce and direct “McGee and Me" and animated “Adventures in Odyssey.” Finally, after 30 years, “Theo Presents” was released. Mike tells his story. Sup…

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The Story of One of the Most Decorated Veterans of All Time: The Col. David Hackworth Story 7:59

9d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, most know the now famous line from the film Apocalypse Now, which showed Robert Duvall standing in a bombed-out field saying: "I love the smell of napalm in the morning.” The man who actually said that was Colonel David Hackworth. Here's his story! Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)…

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How One Black Woman Led in the Redemption of "The Most Dangerous Racist In America": The Story of George Wallace and Shirley Chisholm 10:49

9d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, a tragic event brought a racist (Wallace) and a radical (Chisholm) together and forged an unlikely alliance. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.توسط iHeartPodcasts

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Before Kevin Costner's "Yellowstone" was Richard King's "King Ranch" 19:28

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the story of Richard King and his "King Ranch" has much to tell us about America. Here is the pulse of the national epic of cattle and cowboys, ranchers and horses, a vast fortune created out of the oldest source of wealth there is, land and cattle. Roger McGrath brings us the story along with William Yancey…

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"Apple of Your Eye" and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions (Pt. 2) 7:59

9d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Andrew Thompson shares another slice of his guide to understanding the baffling mini-mysteries of the English language. The book is Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red: The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions and Fun Phrases. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio…

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The Constitution's First Test—Washington's First Term: The Story of America [Ep. 14] 20:18

10d ago20:18

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the new Constitution was an experiment—a unplayed sheet of music— and we wouldn't know what it would look like in actuality until people picked up their instruments. Here to tell the story of the first real test is Bill McClay, author of Land of Hope. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/dona…

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David McCullough: The Founding Fathers Were Not Like Us? 9:59

10d ago9:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, renowned historian David McCullough answers the question - about a most extraordinary group of men at a most extraordinary time in world history. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.توسط iHeartPodcasts

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Dr. Larry Arnn Explains the Constitution and Declaration in Six Minutes 7:59

10d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, here is Dr. Larry Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, with your daily briefing on the foundational claims - and the founding stakes - of the American system of government. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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How the Constitution Came to Be: The Story of America [Ep. 12] 30:17

10d ago30:17

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On this episode of Our American Stories,The Constitution didn't just become the law of the land overnight—it took some convincing. Here to tell the story of the work that most influenced the Founders - The Federalist Papers - is Bill McClay, author of Land of Hope. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/list…

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Justice Scalia on Why The Constitution is Unique 7:59

10d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, a bill of rights depends on a government that actually manifests restraint. Otherwise, Justice Scalia suggests, it is just a bill of goods. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.توسط iHeartPodcasts

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The Man Who Led America's "Miracle on Ice": The 1980 US Men's Olympic Hockey Team 10:49

11d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Mike Eruzione recounts the unlikely circumstances that led to his amazing career on ice, the legendary upset against the Soviets, his game-winning goal, and winning the gold medal. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Weapons of WWII with Stephen Ambrose: Barbed Wire, Mines, Guns, and Artillery 9:29

11d ago9:29

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Stephen Ambrose was one of America’s leading biographers and historians. Ambrose passed in 2002, but his epic storytelling accounts can now be heard here at Our American Stories thanks to those who run his estate. Our next story is the story of weapons used in WWII. Support the show (https://www.ouramericans…

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One of America's Great Business Leaders Tells The Story of Why Bureaucracy Size Matters 9:59

11d ago9:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Mike Leven was President and Chief Operating Officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp. One of the great hoteliers of all time—a legend in his business. He is also what you would call a “wise man.” Here’s Mike Leven with the story: The bigger the bureaucracy, the smaller the customer. Support the show (https://www.our…

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The Civil War's Moses Moment at Providence Spring—100 Bible Verses That Changed America 7:59

11d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the Union Soldiers at Andersonville Prison were near starvation, and dehydration, when prayer saved thousands of lives. If you want to know about the history of America, it is imperative that you know the role that the Bible played in shaping our country. Our Founding Fathers—both Christian and non-Christian…

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Jedediah Smith: The Mountain Man Who Opened the American West 38:16

11d ago38:16

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On this episode of Our American Stories, just decades following the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787, trailblazers called “mountain men” headed west. These adventurers gave rise to new American heroes… and new enemies. Here to tell the story is Roger McGrath. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/li…

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The Story of America—Abraham Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation 10:49

12d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in the 30th Episode of our Story of America Series with Dr. Bill McClay, author of Land of Hope, Bill reads and explains one of President Lincoln's greatest accomplishments—The Emancipation Proclamation. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…

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A Listener's Story About His Uncle Bud's Last Days 9:29

12d ago9:29

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On this episode of Our American Stories, listener and regular contributor Brent Timmons tells the story of spending time with his Uncle Bud in the final days of his life. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.توسط iHeartPodcasts

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The Story of the 1st Black Woman to Join the U.S. Coast Guard 9:59

12d ago9:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Dr. Olivia Hooker tells the story of how and why she joined the U.S. Coast Guard. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.توسط iHeartPodcasts

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