On this episode of Our American Stories, it is called the first “American” Christmas because the Declaration of Independence was created the previous summer, essentially “divorcing” America from England and declaring our country an independent nation. Here’s Brian Benjamin sharing the story from his book, Christmas, 1776.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, it is called the first “American” Christmas because the Declaration of Independence was created the previous summer, essentially “divorcing” America from England and declaring our country an independent nation. Here’s Brian Benjamin sharing the story from his book, Christmas, 1776.
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Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit, and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories tells stories that aren&rsquo;t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we&rsquo;ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Christmas, 1776

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On this episode of Our American Stories, as industrial America surged forward in the late 19th century, millions of farmers and working Americans felt left behind by falling crop prices, mounting debt, and economic upheaval. Into that unrest stepped William Jennings Bryan, a fiery young politician from Nebraska whose famous “Cross of Gold” speech in Chicago transformed him into the leading voice of the downtrodden and forgotten.

In this installment of our ongoing Story of Us—Story of America series, Dr. Wilfred McClay, author of Land of Hope, shares the tale of the fierce national debate over money, democracy, and economic power that would reshape America at the dawn of the 20th century.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, as industrial America surged forward in the late 19th century, millions of farmers and working Americans felt left behind by falling crop prices, mounting debt, and economic upheaval. Into that unrest stepped William Jennings Bryan, a fiery young politician from Nebraska whose famous &ldquo;Cross of Gold&rdquo; speech in Chicago transformed him into the leading voice of the downtrodden and forgotten. In this installment of our ongoing&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fouramericanstories.com%2F%3Fs%3DStory%2Bof%2BAmerica&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7C892f1a1df67544954f9608dec01054e9%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639159373540843625%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UYI%2BS5lG2AHQk57TLeMkFL2Boxo7tWt5qLLd5jPq7k4%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">Story of Us&mdash;Story of America</a>&nbsp;series, Dr. Wilfred McClay, author of&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLand-Hope-Invitation-Great-American%2Fdp%2F1641771399%2Fref%3Dsr_1_1%3Fadgrpid%3D192027440608%26dib%3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YNnnhzqnUOt64N6WCBechmnFFrF4ckrDmtGk4Iq6p2ZOvXkmnC5OOtmiCgBYoYFnbYzn_lVzd56CFakMnP494-FwuXodMHnTUYU9KYBCtf_Qk3SmFJyGn73dOcaYQokTKJN6zW1iAbTW1bgHhSf2S6ENSkXfS0z5Vf1QVC7K-_beO04ivuqAQbkmH96H7fqFEyaD_yAa4N3VvAsa3N7pWHVrDew8kczTTF1fPtMx3fg.d6wjxrslA-0RA7JJ5IsvUWx6ko0UwJ9J2JHm04cs-oU%26dib_tag%3Dse%26hvadid%3D792990883641%26hvdev%3Dc%26hvexpln%3D0%26hvlocphy%3D9013748%26hvnetw%3Dg%26hvocijid%3D17195043886247789493--%26hvqmt%3De%26hvrand%3D17195043886247789493%26hvtargid%3Dkwd-298994698216%26hydadcr%3D20438_13674948_2445143%26keywords%3Dland%2Bof%2Bhope%26mcid%3D17ee12e30dd23c218f5d7e4e7d8a4db2%26qid%3D1780340393%26sr%3D8-1&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7C892f1a1df67544954f9608dec01054e9%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639159373540874750%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=pC4qzx3lCAZ1ddIJ0Xf57bqLuPBc8hclwJWra2v%2FDJo%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">Land of Hope</a>, shares the tale of the fierce national debate over money, democracy, and economic power that would reshape America at the dawn of the 20th century.
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The Story of America: William Jennings Bryan and the “Cross of Gold” [Ep. 39]

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On this episode of Our American Stories, a late-night mistake changed Gwen Boyd-Willis’s life in 2005. After serving her time, she did everything people say you’re supposed to do took responsibility, earned a degree, rebuilt her life, and kept trying to move forward. But every background check brought the same answer: no.

In this installment of our Opportunity America series, Gwen shares the deeply personal story of faith, perseverance, and the long battle to prove she was more than the worst mistake she ever made, and how a second chance finally changed everything.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, a late-night mistake changed Gwen Boyd-Willis&rsquo;s life in 2005. After serving her time, she did everything people say you&rsquo;re supposed to do took responsibility, earned a degree, rebuilt her life, and kept trying to move forward. But every background check brought the same answer: no. In this installment of our&nbsp;Opportunity America&nbsp;series, Gwen shares the deeply personal story of faith, perseverance, and the long battle to prove she was more than the worst mistake she ever made, and how a second chance finally changed everything.
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She Served Her Time. Her Record Still Wouldn’t Let Her Move On.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, long before baseball became America’s pastime, soldiers carried the game with them into war. On the battlefield of Battle of Shiloh, one of the bloodiest clashes of the American Civil War, a forgotten baseball was discovered years later buried amid the history of combat and sacrifice.

Our American Stories regular contributor Ashley Hlebinsky shares the remarkable story of the Civil War-era baseball found at Shiloh and what it reveals about the soldiers who fought, the game they loved, and the unexpected ways Americans carried pieces of home onto the battlefield

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On this episode of Our American Stories, long before baseball became America&rsquo;s pastime, soldiers carried the game with them into war. On the battlefield of Battle of Shiloh, one of the bloodiest clashes of the American Civil War, a forgotten baseball was discovered years later buried amid the history of combat and sacrifice. Our American Stories&nbsp;regular contributor Ashley Hlebinsky shares the remarkable story of the Civil War-era baseball found at Shiloh and what it reveals about the soldiers who fought, the game they loved, and the unexpected ways Americans carried pieces of home onto the battlefield
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The Baseball Found on One of America’s Bloodiest Battlefields

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