On this episode of Our American Stories did you know radar is actually an acronym It stands for RAdio Detection And Ranging created in by our Navy Tim Harford author of the bestselling book Inventions That Shaped the Modern Economy shares the stories of three inventions that changed the way we live today Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Iceland's strategic location made it difficult to remain neutral during World War II Here's the History Guy with the story Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories the CSS Hunley's sinking of the Housatonic was only a partial success but represents the first time a submarine managed to sink an enemy vessel and it happened in Charleston Harbor during the Civil War Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories our next story from Stephen Ambrose begins in early With America's first major defeat during the Second World War Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories here's the story of Alanzo Cushing as told by those who fought to have him recognized long after he fell at Gettysburg Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories if you want to know about the history of America it is imperative that you know the role that the Bible played in shaping our country Our Founding Fathers both Christian and non-Christian were heavily influenced by the Bible Here to share another story is Robert Morgan author of Bible Verses That Made America Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories after moving to a farm in Mississippi from Tampa FL Jake Keiser didn't know what to expect Thankfully her neighbors had her back Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Texas boys don't write poetry and certainly don't cry Roger Latham did though after discovering a poem written by his deceased mother Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories if you want to know about the history of America it is imperative that you know the role that the Bible played in shaping our country Our Founding Fathers both Christian and non-Christian were heavily influenced by the Bible Here to share another story is Robert Morgan author of Bible Verses That Made America Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Billie Mae Richards is a Canadian actress best known for voicing Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in the stop-motion television classic The special first aired on December on NBC Here's Billie Mae to share her story Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories on the morning of September Peter Braxton was the first military pilot in the air over the burning Twin Towers It was his first day on the job Here's Peter sharing some stories from a few of his first jobs including his first job after serving in the Air Force Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Senior Lead Officer Deon Joseph recounts how he built community connections and relationships and changed police perceptions with one profound phrase I love you Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Iceland's strategic location made it difficult to remain neutral during World War II Here's the History Guy with the story Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Burt Young is an immediately recognizable character actor whose half-muttered voice and flinty gaze made him the perfect fit for Rocky as Sylvester Stallone's ill-mannered brother-in-law Paulie Here's Burt Young with his story Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Joe Garman wanted to minister to people - on his own terms and certainly not in the prison setting As he tells it God had other plans He would end up forming ARM one of the largest prison ministries in the world Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories if you want to know about the history of America it is imperative that you know the role that the Bible played in shaping our country Our Founding Fathers both Christian and non-Christian were heavily influenced by the Bible Here to share another story is Robert Morgan author of Bible Verses That Made America Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories the story of Alanzo Cushing as told by those who fought to have him recognized long after his death Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories if you want to know about the history of America it is imperative that you know the role that the Bible played in shaping our country Our Founding Fathers both Christian and non-Christian were heavily influenced by the Bible Here to share another story is Robert Morgan author of Bible Verses That Made America Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Bill McClay explains how a divided America found strength in Thomas Paine's Common Sense Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories the CSS Hunley's sinking of the Housatonic was only a partial success but represents the first time a submarine managed to sink an enemy vessel and it happened in Charleston Harbor during the Civil War Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories the Confederates didn't have the industrial might to build their own ships As a result cash crops proved king once again-at least for a little while before the Union blockade had its way with ships coming from overseas Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Senior Lead Officer Deon Joseph recounts community connections police perceptions and the world's most effective interview follow-up Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories from a father who called him to hard-fought greatness to the most brutal Alabama scrimmages and a career of out-working his competitors John Hannah pushed his limits often and pushed hard Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories our next story from Stephen Ambrose begins in early America's first battle during the Second World War Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories we have another story from our regular listener contributor Roger Latham from Fort Worth Texas Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories after moving to a farm in Mississippi from Tampa FL Jake Keiser didn't know what to expect Thankfully her neighbors had her back Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]