On this episode of Our American Stories Carl Albert was known as the Little Giant from Little Dixie He would rise to become the Speaker of the House during the Watergate years Here's the story of how he put principle over politics 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 Horst is a Christian who lives out his faith in both his business and personal life 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 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 the story of Sgt Alvin York is a celebrated chapter in American history Though he tried to avoid war for religious reasons York became one of the most notable heroes of World War I 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]