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]

On this episode of Our American Stories Coors Banquet is really good no really good and its story began with a German immigrant living in a Colorado mining town Pete Coors tells 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 Writer Bill Bryk briefly recounts how New York City became the city it is today as well as his love for its past Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Ralph Cox is a former college hockey star who was squeezed out of arguably the greatest moment in sports history What you might know about Ralph comes from the Disney movie Miracle which is the true story of the U S Olympic hockey team that upset the powerful Soviets en route to the gold medal at Lake Placid Here's Ralph to share the moment that changed his life forever Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories whatever their individual beliefs all of America's founders studied the Bible For many it was their foremost guide in all things - as evidenced by George Washington's inauguration Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories William Lenard led Marines in combat - including in Fallujah Hear stories of loss of service and even spots of dark humor among friends Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories a dramatic reading of a letter penned by a widow of the fatal Black Hawk Down Mission to her daughters Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Robert Shaw's Quint told the world about what happened to the USS Indianapolis in the hit movie Jaws The late Edgar Harrell the last surviving Marine from the downed ship tells the real-life story of that fateful day It's a story you won't soon forget Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Des Moines WHO listener Joy Neal Kidney the recipient of our Great American Storyteller Award tells the story of several Iowa Civil War volunteers to the Union Army and their lasting impact on her community Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Dominique Rivera eulogizes her husband Detective Jason Rivera with raw emotion and compelling everyday detail Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories a worldwide voyage leads to a chance encounter with a high-ranking communist - and very nearly to an extended stay on a zany basis 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 we hear the story of Alan Brown and his mother 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 Vietnam Veteran and best-selling author Karl Marlantes shares his story of war memory and loss Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]