The 1946 Battle of Alcatraz was a notorious prison break attempt that turned into a hostage situation, resulting in the deaths of two guards and the eventual capture of the escapees. The story follows the events leading up to the escape, the failed attempt, and the subsequent standoff between the prisoners and the authorities. [... more]

Tom Maharris, a Greek Orthodox man, was raised in a life of sex, drugs, and rock and roll, but found Jesus Christ in 1968 after a transformative experience at a peace demonstration in Central Park. He went on to become a pastor, shepherd, and mentor, leading Manhattan Bible Church in New York City. Maharris is now on a mission to share the gospel with prisoners, establishing Bible colleges and witnessing supernatural transformations in the lives of those he reaches. [... 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 rdquo 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]

The infamous 1946 Battle of Alcatraz, a desperate escape attempt by a group of prisoners, including Bernard Barney Coy, Marvin Franklin Hubbard, Mirren Buddy Thompson, Clarence Carnes, Dutch Kretzer, and Sam Shockley, who were determined to break free from the notorious prison, but their plan ultimately ended in a tragic hostage situation and a bloody confrontation with the authorities. [... more]

The 1946 Battle of Alcatraz was a notorious escape attempt by six prisoners, led by Bernard Coy, Marvin Hubbard, and Dutch Kretzer, who attempted to overpower guards and escape the infamous prison, but ultimately ended in a hostage situation and a violent confrontation with the US Marine Corps. [... more]

The 1946 Battle of Alcatraz was a notorious escape attempt by 14 prisoners, led by Bernard Barney Coy, who attempted to overwhelm guards and gain access to a weapons locker. The plan was foiled, and a hostage situation ensued, resulting in the deaths of two guards and the eventual surrender of the remaining prisoners. [... more]

A story of freedom and perseverance as Danielle Michelson, a small food producer, fights for her right to sell homemade food under the North Dakota Cottage Food Law. Meanwhile, the History Guy recounts the 1946 Battle of Alcatraz, a daring escape attempt by six prisoners that ended in a violent standoff. [... more]

Boston sports fan Casey Affleck discusses his love for the Red Sox and Patriots, and shares stories about his experience working at Fenway Park as a vendor. He also talks about his latest movies, including Our Friend and The World to Come, and shares his passion for baseball and the Olympics. [... more]