On this episode of Our American Stories, Marc Leepson tells us how on July 9, 1864, the Union army suffered a loss... that just so happened to save the United States and help solidify Lincoln's re-election. Retired US Navy Captain Mike McDaniel takes us back to when he was just a 3rd-grade boy, about to learn that his dad was shot down on his 81st combat mission over Vietnam.

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00:00 - The Union Loss That Saved Washington, D.C.

35:00 - A Downed, Vietnam War Fighter Pilot Teaches His Son Gratitude

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Marc Leepson tells us how on July 9, 1864, the Union army suffered a loss... that just so happened to save the United States and help solidify Lincoln's re-election. Retired US Navy Captain Mike McDaniel takes us back to when he was just a 3rd-grade boy, about to learn that his dad was shot down on his 81st combat mission over Vietnam.<a href="https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate">Support the show</a> (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Time Codes:00:00 - The Union Loss That Saved Washington, D.C.35:00 - A Downed, Vietnam War Fighter Pilot Teaches His Son Gratitude Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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.

EP235: The Union Loss That Saved Washington, D.C. and A Downed, Vietnam War Fighter Pilot Teaches His Son Gratitude

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