Our American Stories

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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 Frederick Douglass Story

    On this episode of Our American Stories, Frederick Douglass escaped slavery when he was 20 and went on to become one of the most important Americans to fight for emancipation and the equality of all people. He was the most photographed American of the 19th century, sitting for more portraits than even Abraham Lincoln. But this famed abolitionist’s story is even more fascinating than what many of us have learned in school. Here to tell the story is Frederick Douglass impersonator, Kyle Taylor Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min

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    The Most Important Churchill Speech You've Never Heard: His Christmas Address to Congress Weeks After Pearl Harbor

    On this episode of Our American Stories, only weeks after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Prime Minister Winston Churchill made an all-important stop in the United States to visit with President Roosevelt and to address Congress about the hard path before them...as he knew more than anybody else in the world what that path looked like. He'd been walking it alone for a while.  Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min

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    “Son of a Gun & Steal My Thunder” and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions

    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.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min

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    Memorable Christmas Stories in U.S. Military History

    On this episode of Our American Stories, The History Guy remembers the forgotten stories from U.S. military history. You won't want to miss this one! Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min

  5. 2 DAYS AGO

    Hess Trucks: The Holiday Tradition That Started at a Gas Station

    On this episode of Our American Stories, for nearly 60 years, Hess trucks have brought smiles to children, and adults, up and down the East Coast. They were also the kind of gift the energy entrepreneur who created them wished he could have gotten growing up. Hess Toy Truck Director, Justin Mayer, and superfan, Mike Roberto, tell the story.  Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min

  6. 2 DAYS AGO

    An Aussie Discovers American Wings

    On this episode of Our American Stories, Colin Bettles loves buffalo wings, which isn't that odd—many people do. However, the thing that makes his story unique is that he's many many many miles removed from Buffalo, New York in Australia. Here he is to share his story of how he came to adore buffalo wings.  Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min

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    Davy Crockett Died at the Alamo, But the Story of How He Lived Remains

    On this episode of Our American Stories, for more than 150 years the story of Davy Crockett has captured our imaginations and inspired us to celebrate his image in song, story, and cinema. Here to tell another Hollywood Goes to War story is Roger McGrath. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min

  8. 3 DAYS AGO

    The Real Story of U2 Spy Pilot Gary Powers—As Told by His Son

    On this episode of Our American Stories, on May 1st, 1960, spy pilot Gary Powers was shot down over Soviet Russia resulting in massive controversy....and many questions. Did he defect? Did he have a flameout? Why didn't he kill himself? Did he spill his guts to the Soviets? When he returned from captivity to some, he was a hero—to others, he was a villain. But to Gary Powers, Jr....he was just dad. Here's Gary Powers Jr. to tell the true story of his father. Be sure to check out Gary's phenomenal books (and Cold War tours) on his website!  Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min
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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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    iHeartRadio On-Demand
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    iHeartPodcasts
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
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