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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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Rattlesnakes and Vinegar: A Journey to the General Store
On this episode of Our American Stories, Cecil Wax grew up in a different age. Listen to his and his brother's journey into town which will transport you back to a simpler time.
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Cy Walter: The Art Tatum of Cocktail Pianists
On this episode of Our American Stories, our storyteller's father was more than a virtuoso of the American Songbook. He was a circumspect, gentle, and incredibly generous man.
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The Short, Happy Life of Abraham Lincoln: His Final Days
On this episode of Our American Stories, the Civil War was over, the city of Washington was in celebration and President Lincoln's life was about to take a happy and hopeful turn. His short, happy life was thwarted by John Wilkes Booth.
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The Religious Magna Carta of the New World
On this episode of Our American Stories, Larry Reed tells the story of the Flushing Remonstrance, an all important document that helped inform the 1st Amendment.
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Thomas Bennett: The Man Behind the Winchester Brand
On this episode of Our American Stories, Thomas Bennett was a master salesman and businessman who helped, along with John Moses Browning, create the iconic American firearms brand Winchester.
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A Former German Soldier...Who Helped Build America's Arsenal of Democracy In WWII
On this episode of Our American Stories, Robert Frohlich tells the story of his grandfather, a German-born immigrant who handled warhorses as a World War I conscript - and helped the United States win World War II.
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Customer Reviews
History
Love these stories of history that I don’t remember ever hearing!
Thank you so much ❣️
Those who forget /rewrite history …
Heard about your podcast from the Rich Valdes radio show . Short and to the point ! So glad I found your podcast .
A Hidden Treasure
I heard an interview on Dennis Prager podcast with Lee Habeeb a month ago. I gave Our American Stories a try, then I went back to February 2021 (possibly when it started), and now am addicted to these stories. So well done and so diverse in subject matter. Highly recommend this to anyone and everyone.
Thank you Lee Habeeb!