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Our American Stories

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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.

3961 - The History of Human Mobility: The Story of the Inventions That Changed the Way We Move
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  • 3961 - The History of Human Mobility: The Story of the Inventions That Changed the Way We Move

    On this episode of Our American Stories, Miles C. Collier – founder of the Revs Institute – tells the story of inventions that took us from our own legs to wheels, horses, bikes and cars.

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    Thu, 28 Mar 2024
  • 3960 - President Truman’s Visit to Tiny Dexter, Iowa—And How It Helped Him Win Reelection

    On this episode of Our American Stories, in 1948 President Harry Truman decided to attend a plowing match in the small town of Dexter, Iowa. It turned out to be an event that would help re-elect him to the Presidency.

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    Thu, 28 Mar 2024
  • 3959 - The Story of Army Ranger-Turned Border Patrol Agent, Vincent "Rocco" Vargas

    On this episode of Our American Stories, Vincent “Rocco” Vargas shares his unique perspective of becoming a Border Patrol Agent after his own grandmother came to America illegally. He is now an actor who has played the role of Gilberto “Gilly" Lopez on Mayans MC, a spinoff of the FX original hit series, Sons of Anarchy.

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    Thu, 28 Mar 2024
  • 3958 - America Strikes Back: The Doolittle Raids and the Battle of the Coral Sea

    On this episode of Our American Stories, Anne Claire tells the story of America's first two responses to Pearl Harbor: The Doolittle Raids and the Battle of the Coral Sea.

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    Wed, 27 Mar 2024
  • 3957 - The Man Who Built Hollywood: The Story of Cecil B. DeMille

    On this episode of Our American Stories, when you think of the parting of the Red Sea, you probably think of movie director Cecil B. DeMille, who turned Bible stories he turned into epic films like "The Ten Commandments," starring Yul Brenner and Charlton Heston. But there is much more to the story of this man who helped turn Los Angeles into the film capital of the world.

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    Wed, 27 Mar 2024
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