Our American Stories

On this episode of Our American Stories , taking an interesting twist on our “Rule of Law” series, Christopher Warren shares the history of the U.S. Postal Service and a time when people mailed their children… And in one instance, an entire bank. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for...

On this episode of Our American Stories , in this "Rule of Law" Story, James King and his lawyer Patrick Jaicomo from the Institute for Justice tell the story of a extreme case of mistaken identity that led them down a long road to achieve justice. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Anne Claire tells the story of two ships sunk during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Our American Stories , after the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln was able to begin to live and heal with his wife. At his last cabinet meeting, he shared a dream he had the night before - one he said always signaled momentous events. He and his wife were happier than at any time since the death of their son. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the sho...

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. It was the Religious Magna Carta of the New World. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Our American Stories , Thomas Bennett was a master salesman and businessman who helped, along with John Moses Browning, to create the iconic American firearms brand. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Our American Stories , the story of one man's grandfather who fought for Germany in World War I, and helped America to victory in World War II. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Our American Stories , Carl Albert served courageously in World War II... but he had already decided, in high school, to ultimately serve as a representative in Washington. This he did - and he did it right. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Our American Stories , Mike Leven was President and Chief Operating Officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp. One of the great hoteliers of all time—a legend in his business. He is also what you would call a “wise man.” Here’s Mike with a story about how he learned to put his customers in charge. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.o...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Brett Favre reflects on familial love, sudden loss, and the importance of every day and opportunity. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Our American Stories , whatever their individual beliefs, all of America's founders studied the Bible. For many, it was their foremost guide in all things - as evidenced by George Washington's inauguration. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Our American Stories , bestselling authors Bob Drury and Tom Clavin are back with Valley Forge, the story of the Continental Army’s six-month transformation in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania; one of the most inspiring—and under-appreciated—chapters in American history. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/d...

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. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ourame...

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. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/lis...

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. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericansto...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Paul Monti, father of Medal of Honor recipient Jared Monti, tells his son's story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Our American Stories , Elisabeth Elliot waited for a radio report from her husband and four other missionaries. The call never came, and the five men had been speared to death by the people they were trying to contact. Later, Elisabeth - and her daughter - went to live with the same people and share the Gospel. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support...

On this episode of Our American Stories , "The Nostalgia Awakens" is a Star Wars action figure exhibit from enthusiast and museum curator Jarrod Roll. He's here to share the story of how Star Wars toys revolutionized movie merchandising, licensing, and even how children play. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate Se...

On this episode of Our American Stories , no woman figured more prominently on the Yukon and Alaskan frontiers than Belinda Mulrooney. She gained international fame as the richest woman in the Klondike and made and lost more than one fortune. She became a character in novels and her dog the inspiration for "Buck" in the Call of the Wild. Here to tell the story is Roger McGrath, author of Gunfighte...

On this episode of Our American Stories , "The Nostalgia Awakens" is a Star Wars action figure exhibit from enthusiast and museum curator Jarrod Roll. He's here to share the story of how Star Wars toys revolutionized movie merchandising, licensing, and even how children play. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate Se...

On this episode of Our American Stories , in 2006, Crissy Moran—who was, at the time, one of the biggest porn stars in the world—fled the industry. Today, the married Crissy Outlaw helps other women do the same. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Our American Stories , from engineering ambition to The Bends, fraud, and ultimately one of the most beautiful walks in New York, the Brooklyn Bridge has a marvellous story. Here's The History Guy. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Our American Stories , Anne Claire tells the story of Spam and Hershey, and how those two companies fed the spirit and morale of American G.I.s overseas, becoming part of our "arsenal of Democracy" Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.