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Our American Stories iHeartRadio On-Demand
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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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William Lenard A Marine's Journey of Loss and Grief in Fallujah
On this episode of Our American Stories, William Lenard led Marines in combat - including in Fallujah. Hear stories of loss, of service... and even spots of dark humor among friends.
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"Black Hawk Down" Letter: I Shall Not Fail Those With Whom I Serve
On this episode of Our American Stories, a dramatic reading of a letter penned by a widow of the fatal Black Hawk Down Mission to her daughters.
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Remembering the Worst Naval Disaster In American History—A Story Featured in the Movie "Jaws"
On this episode of Our American Stories, Robert Shaw's "Quint" told the world about what happened to the USS Indianapolis in the hit movie "Jaws." The late Edgar Harrell, the last surviving Marine from the downed ship, tells the real-life story of that fateful day. It's a story you won't soon forget.
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Killed on Independence Day
On this episode of Our American Stories, Des Moines WHO listener Joy Neal Kidney, the recipient of our 2021 Great American Storyteller Award, tells the story of several Iowa Civil War volunteers to the Union Army and their lasting impact on her community.
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Why Memorial Day Matters to Me: The Story of the Uncle Lee Habeeb Never Met
On this episode of Our American Stories, our host recounts his mother's memory of learning her brother, who would have been Lee's uncle, had died in the liberation of France from the Nazis. Lee also reads poignant yet stalwart letters from servicemen, some letters only recovered at war's end.
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A Medal of Honor Recipient Through The Eyes of His Father
On this episode of Our American Stories, Paul Monti, father of Medal of Honor recipient Jared Monti, tells his son's story.
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Customer Reviews
Wonderful uplifting stories
I love all the little bits of history woven into the stories. This is a podcast that any member of the family can listen to. I’m always grateful to find good, clean entertainment!
So, Jesus killed your dog?
A loss was the answer to a prayer?
Here’s hoping the main character in this story is a work of fiction.
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