On this episode of Our American Stories at a m 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]

On this episode of Our American Stories Our American Stories listener Joy Neal Kidney shares the story of what her family ate during the Great Depression Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Greg McDonald got his start in show business as a teenager after meeting Elvis Presley and his manager Colonel Tom Parker shortly after Parker began managing Elvis in the ' s Here's Greg with a Colonel and Elvis Christmas story Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories more than any other sports figure Vince Lombardi transformed football into a metaphor of the American experience Our guest David Maraniss author of When Pride Still Mattered captures all of Lombardi the myth the man his game and his God 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]

When he was Ben Carson was a horrible student and headed for a wretched life But everything changed when he tried to stab somebody and was dramatically moved to dramatically accept God into his life Carson shares the story of his profound faith with Charlie on stage at America Fest Support the show http www charliekirk com supportSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Kimberly McCullough explains the beauty and difficulties of going through the foster care and adoption process 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 day Pearl Harbor was attacked FDR's speechwriting team wasn't in Washington Roosevelt with the help of a few aides penned the most important speech of his presidency and one of the most important speeches in American history Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories the curator of the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum in Baltimore Maryland just outside Camden Yards explains Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories The History Guy shares the story about an escape attempt in the infamous Alcatraz Federal penitentiary in San Francisco California that led to a standoff The penitentiary the inmates called the Rock was supposed to be escape-proof but that did not keep some prisoners from trying Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories discrimination in all the basics of life could not deter Curt Flood from excellence in professional baseball - and ultimately bringing justice to the business of sports Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories the Old Dominick Distillery story starts back in with an Italian immigrant and a fruit cart that grew to be one of the largest distribution companies in the South Add in a Kentucky woman who didn't drink until she was Alex Castle and you get the first whiskey distillery in Memphis as well as the first female head distiller in the state of Tennessee since Prohibition Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Sarah Robinson struggled with suicidal ideation and depressive thoughts that plagued her soul Sarah shares her story of clinging to Christ and gives practical help to those in need Part of Receive the book I Love Jesus But I Want to Die and an audio download of Clinging to God Through the Pain of Depression for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support helps families thrive Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from you Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail If you've listened to [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories here again with his recurring 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 See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Canada is an independent nation and not part of the United States most likely because of smallpox Here to tell the story is the President of Amerisearch William Federer Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories as a -year-old soldier in Vietnam Jon Hovde's armored personnel carrier he was driving was hit an antitank mine He made three promises to God if He let him live Linda from Jon's hometown of Fertile MN is here to tell the story Go HERE read more about Fertile MN and their entry in Reader's Digest's Nicest Places in America series Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Joy Neal Kidney shares the story of her old upright piano that was passed down to her from her mother Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

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 See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories here's history geek Christopher Klein to tell the story of how Johnny Carson saved Twister Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories a legend and leader in the hotel world Horst Schulze has reshaped how service and hospitality are defined in business standards that have become world famous Throughout the years he worked for both Hilton Hotels and Hyatt Hotels Corporation before becoming one of the founding members of the luxury hotel chain The Ritz Carlton in Here's Horst 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 Dr David Jeremiah looks in detail at the people and events that surround the Christmas story and why each of them was chosen for their specific purpose in his book-turned docudrama Why the Nativity Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories the crew of Apollo and Steve Kates tell the story of their Christmas time mission to the moon--and the reading of Genesis over it's surface 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 Roger Latham from Fort Worth Texas telling us a Christmas story he's titled The Real Santa Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories when Kent was just years old he had a very special experience that many years later he can't seem to shake Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Jonathan Mattox is co-chairman of The Christmas Store founded in Jonathan tells us about this annual event that gives toys to families in need during Christmas Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories once arriving back home from a mission trip Ashley Freeman realized service work could be done right in her own community Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Robin Cook is best known for his novel Coma The book was published in and premiered as a movie the next year Robin is here to share his life story with us including how Coma came to be underwater of all places Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories we hear how on March Milton James passed away far too young at only years old Two of his colleagues from FNC a great homegrown company pay tribute to the man that they and many others loved Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories John Defoore went to war at nineteen years old He earned Today at years old he shares some of his stories from war and how they still affect him today Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories the NFL team in Buffalo New York was named after him But if you caught Paul Newman's Cody in Robert Altman's film Buffalo Bill and the Indians you might think Cody was a drunk a coward a liar and a con man Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories in the late s Karl Marlantes had a decision to make He could serve in a war that he saw as unjust desert to Algeria or Sweden or stay at Oxford University on a Rhodes Scholarship as his high school friends fought and died in Vietnam Marlantes decided to serve But why Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories this elderly penguin named Enrique lives at the St Louis Zoo After being diagnosed with arthritis in his feet the zoo began trying to find ways to make him comfortable Marija Elden the Zoological Manager of Birds shares Enrique's journey to owning a pair of pretty cool kicks Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories we hear about the leadership lessons that Bill Koch took with him the rest of his life Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Lt Col Harry Stewart fought for his country in WW and faced discrimination and worse along the way But he said he'd do it all over again for the country he loves Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

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]

On this episode of Our American Stories here again with his recurring 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 See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Blair Linne's personal story of growing up without a father at home reflects the experiences of millions of Americans Blair beautifully tells her story in her book Finding My Father and is here to share it with us Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories executive director of the Neon Museum Aaron Berger shares some of the history of Las Vegas and the iconic signage Associated with it 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 come to us from a veteran of the U S Army He served with the nd Airborne Division in both Iraq and Afghanistan Here's Fernando Arroyo 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 storyteller has the privilege of being in one of the most beloved movies of all time while at the same time and from the same movie also has one of the most famous lines in movie history Her story is as Wonderful as both of these accomplishments Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories there are over bottled water companies in the United States but one of them has changed the game forever Richard Heinichen's company Richard's Rainwater Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]