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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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7:59

The Origins of the Veterans Day Symbols That Still...

Our American Stories ·

2025/11/12

On this episode of Our American Stories, the story of Veterans Day began with silence. When the guns of World War I finally stopped, the world gathered to mark peace on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day. Over time, that single moment grew into a holiday that now honors all who have worn the uniform. Anne Clare, a regular contributor to Our American Stories, explains how the day’s symbols, like the blue and gold colors and the bright poppy blooms, came to carry so much meaning. Support the

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Mad Anthony Wayne: The Story of The Revolutionary War...

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2025/11/11

On this episode of Our American Stories, he was called “Mad Anthony” for a reason. General Anthony Wayne led with grit and daring through some of the fiercest battles of the American Revolution. From the fight for independence to the campaign that secured the Northwest Territory, his name became a symbol of relentless courage. Historian Dr. Mary Stockwell, author ofMad Anthony Wayne and the Battle for America, tells the story of the general who earned his nickname on the battlefield and

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20:18

We're Holding Our Own: The Wreck of the Edmund...

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2025/11/11

On this episode of Our American Stories, the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald in November 1975 shocked the nation and inspired one of the most haunting songs of the decade. The 729-foot freighter disappeared during a fierce Lake Superior storm, leaving behind questions that still echo through Great Lakes history. Ric Mixter, a maritime historian and diver who has explored the wreck, shares what made the Edmund Fitzgerald unique and how its story became a part of 1970s American history. Through

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9:59

How Sunday Dinners Built the Legacy of Holiday Inn

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2025/11/11

On this episode of Our American Stories, before Holiday Inn became part of the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), it began with a simple ritual at the Wilsons’ home in Memphis. Each Sunday, Kemmons Wilson gathered his family for dinner and conversation that shaped ideas which would later change the hotel industry. His goal was clear: clean rooms, fair prices, and a warm welcome for every traveler. His son, Kemmons Wilson Jr., shares how those lessons in consistency and care grew into one of

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7:59

A Listener's Touching Story On His Father—and Jack...

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2025/11/11

On this episode of Our American Stories, when Paul Kotz hit a wall while writing his dissertation, he turned to his father for advice. His father was sick by then, but still quick with his words. “You write like Jack Kerouac,” he said. It was an odd comparison, and Paul didn’t understand it until he looked Kerouac up himself. What he found was a writer who chased rhythm and honesty above all else. In this touching tribute to his father, Paul reflects on how a few simple words

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20:18

The True Story of the Mason-Dixon Line and the...

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2025/11/10

On this episode of Our American Stories, long before the Mason-Dixon Line came to represent a nation divided, it began as a simple question of property. In the 1760s, Pennsylvania and Maryland bitterly disputed over their shared border. To end it, two English surveyors, Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon, were sent across the Atlantic with a task that would test their patience and skill. They spent years in the wilderness, charting forests and rivers, measuring each step with chains and stars. The

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9:59

The Inventor Extraordinaire Who Gave Us the Safety...

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2025/11/10

On this episode of Our American Stories, Walter Hunt never set out to become famous. He spent his life surrounded by tools, sketches, and scraps of wire, moving from one idea to the next with little thought of fortune. In 1849, short on money and eager to repay a $15 debt, he sat down at his workbench and began bending a piece of brass wire. Three hours later, the safety pin was born. Hunt sold the patent for $400 and walked away without realizing what he had created. The simple clasp he designed

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7:59

Why the Founding Fathers Believed Faith and Freedom...

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2025/11/10

On this episode of Our American Stories, when the Founding Fathers set out to shape a new nation, they looked to Scripture for wisdom. Many were not traditional churchgoers, but nearly all believed that moral order came from faith. Robert Morgan, author of 100 Bible Verses That Made America,shares the story of how biblical teaching influenced America’s earliest leaders and how those ideas became part of the nation’s identity. Support the show

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30:17

The Third-Grade Teacher Who Changed James Ward’s Life

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2025/11/10

On this episode of Our American Stories, James Ward grew up in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, at a time when the city was still divided by race and geography. The Black Warrior River split the town in two, and children learned early which side they belonged to. For Ward, that separation defined his world until the third grade, when he was bused across town to a newly integrated school. The change was immediate. The buildings were new, the paint was fresh, and the lawns were green. His teacher, Mrs. Pitts,

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7:59

The Thanksgiving Story You Never Learned in School

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2025/11/10

On this episode of Our American Stories, so much of our Thanksgiving imagery and tradition is not rooted in historical reality, yet the truth is far more colorful and meaningful. Here to help us revisit the real story is Simon Whistler from the “Today I Found Out” YouTube channel and its companion podcast, “Brain Food Show.” Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Forgotten Bonapartes: How Napoleon’s Family...

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2025/11/07

On this episode of Our American Stories, when Napoleon’s brother Jérôme Bonaparte met a young Baltimore woman named Elizabeth Patterson in 1803, it seemed like a love story that could never last. Their marriage was annulled by the emperor himself, but it sparked a family line that would take root in America and quietly reshape its future. Their grandson, Charles J. Bonaparte, carried the ambition of his lineage in a different direction. Educated at Harvard and driven by public

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19:28

The Grass and the Furious: Ladies... Start Your...

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2025/11/07

On this episode of Our American Stories, across small-town America, fields that once grew corn and clover now host something unexpected: racing lawn mowers. The smell of fuel mixes with cut grass, and the sound of modified engines echoes across the open air. For Julie Tynmann, these races aren’t about fame or money; they’re about community and the thrill of seeing how far a racing mower can go when you push it to its limit.Julie shares how she found joy in this unlikely corner of

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7:59

Forgiving the Drug Dealer That Killed My Daughter

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2025/11/07

On this episode of Our American Stories, when Mike and Deborah Bailey lost their daughter Ashlynn to a fentanyl overdose, their world stopped. For months, they wrestled with heartbreak and rage, knowing the man who sold her the drugs was still alive. Then their son came to them with a quiet conviction: he wanted to forgive the dealer. What began as an act of faith became a family’s path to healing. The Baileys wrote a letter offering forgiveness—not to excuse the pain, but to release its

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The Man Behind Lone Survivor: Medal of Honor...

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2025/11/07

On this episode of Our American Stories, before his story was immortalized in the Hollywood movie Lone Survivor, Michael Murphy was a kid from New York who believed in duty over comfort. He earned his degree at Penn State University, was accepted to law school, and could have built a quiet, successful life. Instead, he chose the hardest path imaginable and joined the U.S. Navy SEALs. Training pushed him past every limit, and what followed was a mission that tested everything he stood for. In 2005,

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Hollywood Goes to War: When Clark Gable Traded the...

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2025/11/07

On this episode of Our American Stories, by the time America entered World War II, Clark Gable was already one of the most famous men in the world. Known for Gone with the Windand his larger-than-life charm, he could have easily stayed home, untouchable and adored. But at forty-one, Gable did something no one expected: he enlisted as a private in the Army Air Corps, insisting, “I just want to be sent where the going is rough.” The studio lights faded into the background as he trained

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George McGovern: The Combat Hero Who Became America’s...

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2025/11/06

On this episode of Our American Stories, before George McGovern became the Democratic presidential candidate in the 1972 election, he was a young pilot flying dangerous missions over Europe. Long before he spoke out against the Vietnam War, he risked his life in the skies of World War II, earning the Distinguished Flying Cross for his courage. Years later, the same man who had faced German gunfire would stand on a national stage, calling for an end to another war. His message of peace divided

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Fearless Freddie Warder and the Submarine Crew Who...

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2025/11/06

On this episode of Our American Stories, during World War II, the ocean was a battlefield few ever saw. Deep below the surface, American submarines hunted enemy ships in silence, their crews knowing that a single mistake could mean never coming home. Among them was Rear Admiral Frederick “Fearless Freddie” Warder, a U.S. Navy officer whose skill and steady command made him one of the most respected leaders in the fleet. Warder earned his nickname through acts of calm precision, leading

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The Story of “Beavis and Butt-Head”: Mike Judge’s...

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2025/11/06

On this episode of Our American Stories, in the early 1990s, cable television was changing fast. Then came two boys who changed it even faster.Beavis and Butt-Head, created by Mike Judge, appeared on MTV without warning and instantly divided audiences. Parents complained while teenagers quoted every line. The show’s humor was crude, but its insight was sharp. Judge understood how television reflected the chaos of real life, and he built a world that made sense of it through laughter. Beneath

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9:59

When a Teenager Knocked on Elvis Presley’s Door and...

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2025/11/06

On this episode of Our American Stories, Greg McDonald was sixteen when a summer job opened a door he never expected. Working maintenance in Memphis meant seeing beautiful homes and meeting the occasional celebrity, but nothing compared to the day he stepped inside a mansion owned by Elvis Presley. One introduction led to another, and soon Greg was talking with Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis’s legendary manager. That brief encounter grew into a lifelong career beside the King of Rock and Roll. Greg

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7:59

Earthrise: The Most Famous Photo of Earth

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2025/11/06

On this episode of Our American Stories, the year was 1968, and the world below was coming apart. Wars raged overseas, cities burned, and faith in the future seemed to flicker. Yet hundreds of thousands of miles away, three astronauts aboard Apollo 8 were witnessing something extraordinary. As their capsule emerged from the Moon’s shadow, astronaut Bill Anders looked out the window and saw the Earth rising above the lunar horizon. He lifted his camera—and in that quiet instant, Earthrise

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