American Stories with Rebecca Price Janney

A History of America's Thanksgiving Holiday- on the 400th Anniversary 24.11.2021 4:09 ↓

This year America will observe the 400th anniversary of the first Thanksgiving, held in November 1621. How did this event become a federal holiday? Rebecca Price Janney tells the story.

A Veterans Day Story - Blue Star Mothers 11.11.2021 3:42 ↓

The story of the creation of Blue Star Mothers is shared by permission of Karen Whiting and Jocelyn Green

Welcome Home to Easton at Christmastide! 22.10.2021 4:41 ↓

Announcing the release of book five in my award-winning Easton Series from Elk Lake Publishing

Lincoln's Sense of Humor and Purpose 01.10.2021 4:35 ↓

In an uncertain and harsh season, Abraham Lincoln conducted himself in such a way as to encourage us today.

Light in the Darkness - WWII 02.09.2021 5:07 ↓

The outcome of WWII is a reminder that evil does not go unchecked, or ultimately triumph

The Story of WWI's Harlem Hellfighters 21.07.2021 4:54 ↓

This regiment fought bravely to overcome different kinds of enemies

Americans Mobilized for Distressed War Orphans 08.07.2021 4:36 ↓

American hearts went out to children orphaned during World War I

Not Your Typical Summer Vacation 10.06.2021 5:23 ↓

The story of a teacher's unusual experience during the Battle of Gettysburg

Honoring a Fading Hero: General Grant 30.05.2021 4:10 ↓

Taken from Craig Von Buseck's inspiring new book, VICTOR! THE LAST BATTLE OF ULYSSES S. GRANT, this is the story of a touching Memorial Day salute, his last. (Gratefully shared by permission of the author)

Kent State - May 1970 20.05.2021 6:10 ↓

More than riots broke out on college campuses in the spring of 1970.

Sealed with a Kiss 29.04.2021 9:37 ↓

Letters from the Civil War still speak to us

April Disasters: The San Francisco Earthquake and Titanic 14.04.2021 6:44 ↓

Even in the optimistic opening years of the 20th century, there were painful reminders of the limits to human achievement.

Was a 1776 Christmas event a coincidence, or a divine appointment? 08.04.2021 6:39 ↓

Was a 1776 Christmas event a coincidence, or a divine appointment?

Helping Hands - Sacrificial Service 31.03.2021 4:29 ↓

Many civilians gave all they had in the spring of 1775

Martha Washington- First, First Lady 25.03.2021 11:41 ↓

The nation's first First Lady was a force to be reckoned with

The Remarkable Story of Helen Keller 16.03.2021 12:39 ↓

This multi-disabled woman overcame nearly insurmountable odds to live a productive and inspiring life

Fanny Crosby - Queen of American Hymn Writers 03.03.2021 11:39 ↓

Fanny Crosby's impressive output of songs have inspired millions across the generations, around the world.

Gen. Douglas MacArthur and the Rebuilding of Japan 24.02.2021 3:54 ↓

A revolution of the spirit played a role in Japan's rebuilding after WWII.

From Here to Eternity - American Afterlife Beliefs Since the 90s 18.02.2021 14:46 ↓

What do Americans of the last few decades belief about life after death?

1980s American Beliefs - Where's the Beef? 04.02.2021 13:36 ↓

What made up the majority of beliefs about spirituality and the afterlife?

Anything Goes - America in the 1970s 29.01.2021 12:16 ↓

Casting off old ways, many did what was right in their own eyes

America in the Late 1960s 14.01.2021 13:19 ↓

This distant mirror can help us better understand our own times.

America in the Early 1960s 07.01.2021 7:40 ↓

John Kennedy ushers in a new era

"A Dark But Not Unhopeful Hour" 11.12.2020 5:23 ↓

Winston Churchill's Realistic Optimism in a Dark Hour

George Washington at Valley Forge- Faith and Fortitude 04.12.2020 6:59 ↓

General Washington urged his men to prayer during the trying winter encampment at Valley Forge