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Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 26, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories in the US Army came up with a daring plan to trick Hitler's Army They created a unit of artists sound engineers and prop builders who fooled the German army into seeing the US army in places it wasn't Rick Beyer Author of the book The Ghost Army of World War II brings us the story of this top-secret unit Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 26, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories it's time for another one of Roger McGrath's Hollywood Goes To War stories So far we've heard the stories of Clark Gable Jimmy Stewart and Tyrone Power Today McGrath will be treating us to the story of Hollywood's strapping steely-eyed leading man Wayne Morris Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 26, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories as odd it may seem the History Guy tells the story of how Pepsi came to own a fleet of Soviet naval ships Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 26, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories Andrew Thompson shares another slice of his guide to understanding the baffling mini-mysteries of the English language The book is Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions and Fun Phrases Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 25, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories Karen Thomson and her son Joe Meilink are the definition of determination Here they are along with Joe's wife Vicky to share their story Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 25, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories Shelby Houston delivered a sermon for her father Richard Houston a -year TX cop killed in the line of duty Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 25, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories Andrew Thompson shares another slice of his guide to understanding the baffling mini-mysteries of the English language The book is Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions and Fun Phrases Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 25, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories George Will's volume on baseball is one of the most acclaimed sports books ever written He's here to tell the story of Yankee star Yogi Berra Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 25, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories Old West legend Wild Bill Hickok his name conjures up an image of an out-of-control gunslinger What's the truth Here to tell the story of Wild Bill is Roger McGrath Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 25, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories Citadel Communications President and former ABC Board of Governors Director Ray Cole shares the stories of the people who impacted him the most over his long career Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 24, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories listener Tim Hennessey talks about his viral Facebook post that exemplifies the everyday goodness in this country Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 24, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories Andrew Thompson shares another slice of his guide to understanding the baffling mini-mysteries of the English language The book is Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions and Fun Phrases Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 24, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories a listener Paul Bauer tells the story of his prayer to be as tall as his very big brother Moose Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 24, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories for a time a near-mint Colt Walker held the distinction of being the most expensive gun ever sold after it was auctioned for million in Here to tell the story of the legendary Colt Walker revolver is Logan Metesh Logan founded and runs High Caliber History LLC and has more than a decade of experience working for the Smithsonian Institution and the National Park Service Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 24, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories Dr John Marszalek and Eddie Rangel of the Grant Presidential Library tell the story about how Grant went from selling firewood on a street corner to leading the US Army to victory in the Civil War Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 23, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories here to tell the story of the DiMaggio brothers is the -times New York Times bestselling author Tom Clavin He will be sharing stories from his book The DiMaggios Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 23, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories doing maintenance in mansions you could meet anyone talk about anything - even find your career as an agent Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 23, 2024
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]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 22, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories in former Negro Leauge Baseball player Buck O'Neil finally made it into the National Baseball Hall of Fame years after being rejected to the surprise of his friends by one vote Bob Kendrick President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City Missouri tells the story of how Buck handled this loss in Bob's words like a man Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 22, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories much of what's known about legendary NFL quarterback Brett Favre has been kept between the goal posts So Greg Hengler sat down with Brett in his Hattiesburg Mississippi home for this part of our -part series Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 22, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories the story of United States Olympic legend Jesse Owens' and Nazi long jumper Luz Long's friendship demonstrates how sports can unite people even in the toughest circumstances Here to tell the story is the Jack Miller Center's editorial officer and historian Elliott Drago Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 22, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories in the s the Packers stadium had a kids-only section for kids between the th and th grades During Jon Elfner's th grade year he not only saw every game he also fell in love Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 22, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories in the s and s the NBA was barely a professional league Today it is a powerhouse worth billions Here is the story of how that happened w author Pete Croatto Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 22, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories our next story comes to us from the guy Sports Illustrated said was the greatest offensive lineman of all time Here's John Hannah sharing two moments in his life that pushed him towards excellence One with his dad the other with Bear Bryant Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 19, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories The Civil War soldier William Scott fell asleep at his post at the time a transgression punishable by execution What happened next changed military history Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 19, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories Abraham Lincoln knew his presidency would go the way of the war Hear how even through the year the war was not going well Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 19, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories Vince Benedetto founder of Bold Gold Media Group tells the story of the Cooper Union address-the greatest speech of Lincoln's that Americans have never heard and the speech that made him President Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 19, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories when Lincoln was asked on a questionnaire to describe his education he only wrote one word defective That didn't stop him from becoming one of the premier thinkers of his time Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 19, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories here's Christopher Klein with the story of how Abraham Lincoln used the telegraph to help win the Civil War Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 18, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories stories of survival and of loss echoed through communities and the world after the Oklahoma City bombing and after Jack Poe shares a police chaplain's perspective on faith resilience and hope - and how people wracked by one disaster spoke into the lives of other victims Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 18, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories Deborah Sampson became a hero of the American Revolution when she disguised herself as a man and joined the Patriot forces Here to tell her story is the author of Deborah Sampson The Girl Who Went to War Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 18, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories China runs on just a single time zone in America we have four Pacific Mountain Central and Eastern but we used to have thousands Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 18, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories Dr John DeGarmo has had over foster children come through his home Here he shares some of the joys and the heartaches of being a foster parent Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 18, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories author of The Book of Spam A Most Glorious and Definitive Compendium of the World's Favorite Canned Meat Dustin Black tells the story of this often-speculated household name Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 17, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories our regular contributor Richard Muniz tells the story of an unforgettable accident at Ft Irwin California Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 17, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories remaining effective and calm under fire from the undergrowth of the Vietnamese jungle to the rivers and skies Ted Godlove concerned himself not with the hopelessness of a situation or who would get the credit for a victory but rather with fighting the enemy and protecting his brothers in arms Michael Williams author of The Boys of Milo tells the story of one man among several from his hometown who volunteered to face this fight Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 17, 2024
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]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 17, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories at AM on August rd Calvin Coolidge was administered the oath of office by his father in the light of a kerosene lamp in the small town in which he was born Plymoth Notch Vermont It was the culmination of a life well lived Here to tell the story of our th President is Matthew Denhart and Tracy Messer the world's greatest Coolidge impersonator with the story Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 17, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories Andrew Thompson shares another slice of his guide to understanding the baffling mini-mysteries of the English language The book is Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions and Fun Phrases Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 16, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories this is the story of Carl Montgomery a man who turned his life around after being part of a gang and spending much of his life in prison Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 16, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories Tom Acitelli author of Pilsner How The Beer of Kings Changed The World tells the story of how an experimental drink in the Austrian Empire became America's favorite drink Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 16, 2024
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]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 16, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories a fiery horse with the speed of light a cloud of dust and a hearty 'Hi-Yo Silver' it's the story of the Lone Ranger Stephen Eoannu author of Yesteryear tells the story of how a tenacious scriptwriter out of Buffalo and a shrewd businessman out of Detroit managed to create one of America's most endearing cultural figures Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 15, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories The Fugitive Slave Act made all Americans accomplices in the practice of slavery This story marks the beginning of its end Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 15, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories Robert P Watson author of The Ghost Ship of Brooklyn tells this untold story of the American Revolution Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 15, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories Randall Wallace is the writer director of films such as Braveheart We Were Soldiers The Man in the Iron Mask Heaven is For Real Pearl Harbor and Secretariat movies rooted in courage sacrifice and faith These traits which embody Randall's very heart were exemplified throughout his life through his father Here's Randall to tell the story Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 15, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories John Wilkes Booth did not act alone eight people were eventually indicted as co-conspirators in Lincoln's murder One of them was a woman Mary Surratt Here to tell the story is Kate Clifford Larson author of The Assassin's Accomplice Mary Surratt and the Plot to Kill Abraham Lincoln Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 12, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories Louis Armstrong was the founding father of jazz and one of this century's towering cultural figures who forever changed the face of American music Here to tell the story is Laurence Bergreen who wrote the definitive biography on the man known as Pops Louis Armstrong An Extravagant Life Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 12, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories our next story comes to us from a listener Paul Bauer a regular contributor out of the Great White North Minneapolis MN Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 12, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories The History Guy tells the story of how lawn care came to be Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 12, 2024
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 See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 11, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories when Apple founder Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPhone to the public in he used multiple iPhones If one crashed or had another issue he secretly swapped it for another one He had to show off a specific set of functions in a certain order called the golden path But way back in another young inventor named Eli Whitney already known for his invention of the cotton gin in seized an opportunity to try to make his fortune Here to tell the story is Ashley Hlebinsky Ashley is the former co-host of Discovery [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 11, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories Andrew Thompson shares another slice of his guide to understanding the baffling mini-mysteries of the English language The book is Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions and Fun Phrases Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 11, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories Ford's Theater reenactor Mike Robinson tells the full unknown story through the eyes of A C Richards Washington's Superintendent of Police Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 11, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories here's Stephen Ambrose telling 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 See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 11, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories Samuel Bellamy was a pirate who operated off the coast of New England and throughout the Caribbean Later known as Black Sam he became one of the wealthiest pirates before his untimely death in Here to tell the story is Ashley Hlebinsky Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 10, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories many people know John Smith as the man who was saved by Pocahontas What you may not know is that he led a life full of adventure Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 10, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories the story of how one childless married couple of years became a family of literally overnight Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 10, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories the origins of Chick-fil-A's my pleasure catchphrase began in Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy's version of the story begins with him visiting a Ritz-Carlton luxury hotel a hotel his friend Horst Schulze co-founded Here's Horst with the story Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 10, 2024
On this episode of Our American Stories much of what's known about legendary NFL quarterback Brett Favre has been kept between the goal posts So Greg Hengler sat down with Brett Favre in his Hattiesburg Mississippi home where Brett shared stories about humility aging and faith in this fourth part of his five part series Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
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