On this episode of Our American Stories Ryan Stewart struggled with addiction for a majority of his life and it was only through the help of others that he was able to come out on the other side Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Heather McPherson is the Curator of History at the South Carolina Military Museum Here's her story about how she came to be at the museum in the first place Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories this is the story of Army Sgt William H Carney who became the first Black American to have earned the Medal of Honor for protecting one of the United States' greatest symbols during the Civil War the American flag Here to tell the story is the Jack Miller Centers' Editorial Officer and historian Elliott Drago The Jack Miller Center is a nationwide network of scholars and teachers dedicated to educating the next generation about America's founding principles and history To learn more visit jackmillercenter org Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories George Will tells the story of Ted Williams and the son of a San Francisco fisherman his Streak and steely determination Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories much was at stake in this first race to space Nations and top scientists across the globe pursued the elusive goal of powered flight but two bicycle mechanics from Dayton Ohio - brothers with their own scant resources - made it happen This is 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 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 Schulze with a short story about how excellence wins or how the lack thereof will cause defeat Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories former Olympic gold medalist Tyler Hamilton rocked the world of professional cycling and exposed the doping culture surrounding the sport and its most iconic rider Lance Armstrong As one of the world's top-ranked cyclists and a member of Lance Armstrong's inner circle Hamilton has quite an amazing story 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 you've heard Christopher Klein tell the story of How Johnny Carson Saved Twister He's back with another one Aided by Mark Twain the former president and Civil War hero raced to complete a literary masterpiece that saved his wife from destitution Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories retired U S Army Sergeant First Class Michael Schlitz was born in Milan IL He enlisted in March and served in several positions including Rifleman and Platoon Sergeant While in Baghdad Iraq on February Mike and his crew were on a road-clearing mission when their vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device IED Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Tommy Dew's Walking Tour of Charleston SC has been praised and recommended by the likes of the Wall Street Journal to TripAdvisor Tommy is here to share the story of Charleston from the American Revolution to today Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories regular listener contributor Roger Latham from Fort Worth Texas shares a story about his father Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories the choice of three then-minor league hockey players to play the Hanson Brothers in Slap Shot starring Paul Newman was a casting hat-trick When Dave Killer Hanson middle guy in pic was drafted for the movie the Hanson brothers were born This is 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 Johnny Cash is an American original And this story is an insider's look at the man whose music sprang from the way he lived Greg Laurie is here to tell the story from his recent book documentary Johnny Cash The Redemption of an American Icon Celebrating a voice unforgettable and a faith unshakable Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Bob Huff was born just outside of Dayton Ohio in the blue-collar factory town of Moraine City Bob's early life was anything but easy but that clearly didn't stop Bob Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]