Our American Stories

On this episode of Our American Stories , in a 30-year span, a family has to deal with its sins twice and tell a story of role-reversal and forgiveness. 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 , here to tell the story of John Lincoln Clem —the youngest non-commissioned officer in Army history—is Kristin O’Donnell Tubb , author of John Lincoln Clem: Civil War Drummer Boy . 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 , although Clark Gable (who was the most famous actor in the world at the time) was beyond the draft age at the time the U.S. entered World War II, the 41-year-old enlisted as a private in the Army Air Force. He said: “I just want to be sent where the going is rough.” Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www....

On this episode of Our American Stories , this story begins where the movie Pearl Harbor left off. Two enemies: One led Japan’s surprise attack on Pearl Harbor; the other, an American Doolittle Raider who bombed Tokyo. Here to tell the story is Carol Aiko DeShazer Dixon —the daughter of Doolittle Raider, Jacob DeShazer . She is the author of Return of the Raider: A Doolittle Raider’s Story of War...

On this episode of Our American Stories , take a listen to the History Guy as he tells the history of the Bible. 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 what he learned from his unseemly college law professor. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: htt...

On this episode of Our American Stories , here again with his reoccurring series is Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red: The Curious Origins of Everyday Sayings and Fun Phrases  author, Andrew Thompson , as he continues to share another slice from his ultimate guide to understanding these baffling mini mysteries of the English language. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Anne Clare tells the story of a nurse who served in the Philippines during World War II, and shares the experience that she and others like her went through after the Japanese invasion there. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

On this episode of Our American Stories , when there was a break in the deep freeze that swept across Texas in February 2021, Tim Hennessy and his wife Deb piled into his Jeep and headed for H.E.B., a beloved grocery store chain for many Texans. Tim shared what happened at the grocery store on Facebook and it immediately went viral. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Supp...

On this episode of Our American Stories , here a story you won't soon forget from a man none simply as... 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 , here again with his reoccurring series is Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red: The Curious Origins of Everyday Sayings and Fun Phrases  author, Andrew Thompson, as he continues to share another slice from his ultimate guide to understanding these baffling mini mysteries of the English language. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Stephen Ambrose tells the story of America’s payback for Pearl Harbor— Jimmy Doolittle’s raid on Tokyo—and the Japanese response, the Battle of Midway. 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 , Colorado listener Patty Kingsbaker shares this "knock out" Frank Sinatra 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 , in a very modern fashion, Brent Evanoff discovers a secret he’d been unaware of for over 25 years. Through that process, he manages to help another veteran reconnect with something they lost as well. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

On this episode of Our American Stories , despite all his Hollywood fame and acting acclaim, Jimmy Stewart always said his greatest honor of his life was serving his country in WWII. 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 , here to tell the story of John Lincoln Clem —the youngest non-commissioned officer in Army history—is Kristin O’Donnell Tubb , author of John Lincoln Clem: Civil War Drummer Boy . 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 , former Air Force Captain and Air Force OSI Special Agent Vince Benedetto shares his story of going to a school to teach students about why we honor our veterans. But to understand why, we have to understand who made our country possible in the first place. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramerica...

On this episode of Our American Stories , our regular contributor Anne Clare tells the story of some of our most revered Veterans Day symbols...and how the day itself came about. 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 , Father Stu is a motion picture starring Mark Wahlberg (who plays Father Stu ) and Mel Gibson . It is based on the true life story of Father Stuart Long , the Golden Gloves Heavyweight Boxing Champion-turned-Catholic priest. We’d like to thank the Diocese of Helena, MT, for providing the footage you are about to hear of Father Stuart Long . Support the show...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Caleb Bailey shares his family’s story of hope and redemption after loss. 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 , as big freighters go, the Edmund Fitzgerald was bigger than most with a crew and captain well seasoned...but on November 10th, 1975,  she and her 29 man crew were sent to the bottom of Lake Superior. Ric Mixter of Lake Fury tells the story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/don...

On this episode of Our American Stories , former Best Buy CEO Brad Anderson on this rare response to an ethical dilemma. 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 , believe it or not, Charles Eliot said all a man needs for a good education is a 5-foot bookshelf. Here's the story behind his claim and what came to be known as "The Harvard Classics." 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 , Ric Mixter of Lake Fury tells the story of the historic 1913 storm on the Great Lakes. 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 , Alexandra Frost is a mother of four young, active boys, yet her home is cleaner than it was before she had kids. Alex shares her secret, which is called “The 10 Things Rule.” Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.