On this episode of Our American Stories the first successful submarine attack didn't happen in the Atlantic Ocean or Europe but in Charleston Harbor during the Civil War John Freeman of the South Carolina Military Museum tells the story of the CSS Hunley and her one and done mission against the Union blockade 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 Dr Larry Arnn President of Hillsdale College tells the story of our fourth President the main hailed as the Father of the Constitution for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Dr Betsy McCaughey chairs the Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths - and she joined the program to share their work and ways for patients and their caregivers to reduce their risk of contracting infections while in the hospital assisted care rehab or other institutional care facilities With Gracie's medical history spanning nearly years and containing more than operations we've lost track of how many days she and I spent in hospitals But we can count the infections Gracie contracted while inpatient MRSA Staph and so many others added more significant challenges to her already difficult journey - which is why [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Amy Palmiero-Winters founder of the One Step Ahead Foundation shares how an unexpected accident changed her career path Dolphins owner Stephen Ross tells the story of the setbacks that unexpectedly presented him his greatest opportunity Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Time Codes - The Woman Who Holds World Records for Running And with a Prosthetic Leg - I Was Fired Twice and Decided I Was Unemployable for Life See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories author Andrew Thompson nbsp shares another slice from his ultimate guide to understanding these baffling mini mysteries of the English language tells us about the museum in Somerville Massachusetts with a collection of over examples of bad art Bill Bryk tells the story of America's first practical politician Aaron Burr in a tale of skill bravery honor deception and memory Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate nbsp Time Codes - The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions - The Museum Dedicated to Bad Art - The Opportunistic PatriotSee omnystudio com listener for [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Anne Clare tells the story of a nurse who served in the Philippines during World War II and shares the experience that she and others like her went through after the Japanese invasion there Martin Lisius founder of Tempest Tours and Kim George Customer Relations Manager talk about the companies origins and what it's like being on the road in midst of extreme weather Brent Timmons shares the story of nbsp his nbsp first job at a crab house in Delaware nbsp Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate nbsp Time Codes [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Marija Elden the Zoological Manager of Birds shares Enrique the penguin's journey to owning a pair of pretty cool kicks Robert Frohlich tells the story of his bad road trip while volunteering to bring trucks to impoverished communities in Appalachia Elisabeth Elliot tells us the story of Operation Auca an attempt by five American missionaries to reach the Auca tribe considered the most dangerous in the world of eastern Ecuador nbsp Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate nbsp Time Codes - Enrique the Penguin Who Wears Shoes - You're It - [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Kent Nerburn author of Letters to My Son A Father's Wisdom on Manhood Life and Love tells the story of how one friend changed his life forever by simply nbsp telling him to be sociable Betsy and Elaine the granddaughters of one of the most important Gospel music composers of all time Albert E Brumley tell us how he came to write over songs including I'll Fly Away and Turn Your Radio On and obtain countless awards to his name Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate nbsp See omnystudio com listener [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Dennis Peterson shares the story of his maternal grandmother's hands which revealed a lot about her Audie Murphy's story is one of the quintessential American stories yet chances are many Americans have never even heard of his name nbsp Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Don Arthurs and Erich Offenburg tell the story of their special needs program that won Columbiana the title of Nicest Place in America Ryan Stewart struggled with addiction for most of his early life until meeting people who would help him and want nothing in return Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate nbsp Time Codes - The Small Town Theater Company Making a Big Difference - Overcoming Addiction by Letting Others Help MeSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Ken Scar tells us how he decided to join the army during the War on Terror and how he left with an appreciation for life and the art of photography Riley Evans sports writer and CEO of RealPodcasting com tells us the real nbsp story about professional wrestling nbsp Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate nbsp Time Codes - Finding New Purpose By Joining the Army in my 's - Are Pro Wrestlers Athletes See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Marisa Sergi tells the story of how she pitched her RedHead Wine that is now in over Walmart stores Listener and Contributor Katrina Hine shares a personal story from one of her first jobs out of high school entitled ldquo Cow Patty ldquo Long time listener Paul Bauer from Minneapolis MN tells us why he sows quilts Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate nbsp Time Codes - Selling Her RedHead Wine to Walmart - Life Lessons From A Dairy Farm - I Admit It I Sew QuiltsSee omnystudio com listener for [... more]