88 episodes
Forgotten History with Dan O'Donnell Dan O'Donnell (WISNAM)
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- History
Dan O'Donnell tells the little-known stories of American history that shape who we are today.
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The Freedom Train
A train ride with America's founding documents helps prove the nation's commitment to its ideals and strikes a significant blow against segregation.
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The Copywriter's Story
A down-on-his luck copywriter with dreams of becoming a novelist instead comes up with the quintessentially American Christmas character.
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The First Pilgrim
A year before the first Thanksgiving, the very first pilgrim to set foot on American soil wasn't a governor or wealthy investor--it was a young girl overwhelmed with joy and excitement over the promise of a new and better life.
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The Lone Soldier
A skinny kid from Pennsylvania becomes a legend for his heroism and sacrifice in Israel.
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The Miracle in the Flames
In the most destructive fire in American history, a priest witnesses a miracle while helping save as many people as he can.
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The Tinkerer's Toy
Necessity may be the mother of invention, but one of the most iconic (and fun) pieces of Americana was invented entirely by accident.