Bedste Our American Stories-podcasts (2024)

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A Father Wanted A Clean Hotel For His Family... So He Created Holiday Inn 20:18

21h ago20:18

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Kemmons Wilson Jr. tells the story of how his father (Kemmons Wilson) created a hotel chain that established the modern hotel industry. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af iHeartPodcasts

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Triumph and Disaster: The Life of Rudyard Kipling 17:58

21h ago17:58

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the life of the youngest-ever winner of the Nobel Prize for literature, Rudyard Kipling, was filled with tragedy. He survived a difficult childhood to go on to become one of the most celebrated authors of his day, penning such classics as "The Jungle Book" and "Just So Stories.” Here’s The History Guy with t…

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“A Ph.D. Who Can Win A Bar Fight”—WWII’s Most Incredible Spy Was Also a Hollywood Heartthrob: The Story of Peter Ortiz (Hollywood Goes to War) 30:17

21h ago30:17

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in 1944, Peter Ortiz parachuted into Nazi-occupied France, where the Gestapo offered a reward of half a million francs for his capture. The actor—who appeared in many classic John Ford Westerns was also a two-time recipient of the Navy Cross. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See om…

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Treating the Cause, Not the Symptoms: A Listener's Life-Changing Lifestyle Story 7:59

21h ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, "On the outside I looked pretty good, but inside, I felt like I was dying." Tim Hennessey was appalled at his late 30s experience and went to a doctor, and came home with a big decision to make. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Curly (of "The Three Stooges") Was My Grandfather... But My Family Kept It a Secret from Me 20:18

2d ago20:18

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Brad Server grew up watching The Three Stooges on TV, not knowing he was related to one of the greatest comics of all time. Every day after school, Brad, his brother, and their friends would pile in front of the television to watch their idol, Jerome Howard, best known as “Curly.” Then, one day, the secret a…

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"If You Act Like a Lady, Men Will Always Treat You as One": Gold Rush Queen, Nellie Cashman 17:58

2d ago17:58

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On this episode of Our American Stories, relatively few women went with the initial stampedes to new mineral discoveries throughout the American frontiers. None went unescorted to so many remote, perilous places as Nellie Cashman—or until the age 80, as Nellie did. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/list…

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The Time I Nearly Died in Pilot Training 10:49

2d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, on the morning of September 11, 2001, Peter Braxton was the first military pilot in the air over the burning Twin Towers. It was his first day on the job. Here’s one harrowing story from Peter's Air Force pilot training. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener…

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Legendary Founder of The Ritz Carlton: My Employees Are My Closest Neighbor 9:29

2d ago9:29

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On this episode of Our American Stories, a legend and leader in the hotel world, Horst Schulze has reshaped how service and hospitality are defined in business—standards that have become world-famous. Throughout the years he worked for both Hilton Hotels and Hyatt Hotels Corporation before becoming one of the founding members of the luxury hotel ch…

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California Softens Criminality—Skid Row Police Officer Deon Responds with "Ladies Night" 17:58

2d ago17:58

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Senior Lead Officer Deon Joseph shares this vivid story about how he helped the ladies who lived on LA's notorious Skid Row. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af iHeartPodcasts

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Bruce Wang, All-American: The Chinese Cowboy With A Southern Accent 20:18

3d ago20:18

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Bruce may be Chinese-born, but as you are about to hear, he’s all American. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af iHeartPodcasts

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A One Man (Abridged) History of the Big Apple 9:59

3d ago9:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, if you’re curious enough, the familiar can become fascinating. Bill Bryk briefly recounts how New York City became the city it is today, as well as his love for its past. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Only Woman to be Awarded the Medal of Honor 7:59

3d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the History Guy remembers a truly extraordinary Civil War heroine, Mary Edwards Walker. She was the only woman in U.S. history to be awarded the Medal of Honor. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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How American History Created the American Superhero 38:16

3d ago38:16

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Jeffery Johnson, author of Super-History: Comic Book Superheroes and American Society, tells the story of how the events that shaped America over the course of the 20th century intersected with comic books. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…

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“Wild Bill" Donovan, America’s Top Spymaster 30:17

4d ago30:17

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On this episode of Our American Stories, “Wild Bill" Donovan was one of America’s most exciting and secretive generals—the man President Franklin Roosevelt made his top spy in World War II. “Wild” Bill was the director of the Office of Strategic Services (the country’s first national intelligence agency). He is known as the founding father of both …

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John Eliot, The Apostle to the Indians (100 Bible Verses that Changed America) 7:59

4d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, 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—were heavily influenced by the Bible. Here to share another story is Robert Morgan, author of 100 Bible Verses That Mad…

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The Story of the Brooklyn Bridge—The 8th Wonder of the World 10:49

4d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the Brooklyn Bridge, with its unprecedented length and two stately towers, was dubbed the “eighth wonder of the world.” The connection it provided between the massive population centers of Brooklyn and Manhattan changed the course of New York City forever. Here's the History Guy with the story. Support the s…

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"Bring Home the Bacon" and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions (Pt. 5) 9:29

4d ago9:29

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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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Weapons of WWII with Stephen Ambrose: Bombers and Fighters 9:59

4d ago9:59

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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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The Story of How One Bad Employee Harmed a Bank's Reputation (Told by the Ritz-Carlton Founder) 7:59

4d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Ritz-Carlton founder Horst Schulze reshaped how service and hospitality are defined in business. He tells a short story about how great service wins - excellence wins - and bad service kills businesses. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…

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Lincoln's Perilous 13-Day Train Ride to DC--For His First Inaugural 38:17

5d ago38:17

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Ted Widmer sits down with Lee Habeeb to discuss his book, Lincoln on the Verge: 13 Days to Washington. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af iHeartPodcasts

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The Little Boy Who Saved His Family 30:17

5d ago30:17

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Kathy Cooley shares the story of how her late son, Christopher, led his family to faith and founding their organization: The Christopher Foundation. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Time a County Seceded From a State: The Story of McDonald County, Missouri 7:59

5d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in 1961, McDonald County, Missouri found a unique way to show their dissatisfaction with their state government. Dwight Pouge, who saw it all from the ground, tells the story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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

8d ago38:16

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

9d 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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Nellie Bly's Record-Breaking Trip Around the World 10:49

9d 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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The Man Who Milks Snakes for a Living 10:49

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

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

9d 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

9d 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.Af iHeartPodcasts

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Brett Favre’s Tribute to His Father 9:59

9d 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

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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"White Elephant" & "Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve" and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions (Pt. 24) 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 Story of The First Man To Die In an Airplane Crash 10:49

10d 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

10d 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

10d 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

10d 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.Af iHeartPodcasts

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Ches McCartney: The Goatman of Appalachia 10:49

10d 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

10d 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

10d 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

11d 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

11d 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

11d 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

11d 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

12d 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

12d 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.Af iHeartPodcasts

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

12d 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.Af iHeartPodcasts

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The Story of Brain Surgery 38:16

12d 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

15d 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

15d 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

15d 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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