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On this episode of Our American Stories, we explore why we participate in these strange celebrations every Halloween season. Lesley Bannatyne is the author of Halloween: An American Holiday, An American History and Lisa Morton is the author of Trick Or Treat: A History of Halloween.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, we explore why we participate in these strange celebrations every Halloween season. Lesley Bannatyne is the author of Halloween: An American Holiday, An American History and Lisa Morton is the author of Trick Or Treat: A History of Halloween.
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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.

Halloween: The History of an American Holiday

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the 1896 election made one thing clear: William Jennings Bryan and the Populists had tapped into a growing sense that many Americans were being left behind by a rapidly changing nation. Though Bryan lost, the reformers behind his movement lived on. Soon, a new generation of reformers known as Progressives would seek to modernize government, curb corruption, and apply expertise and administration to the problems of industrial America.

In this installment of our Story of Us—Story of America series, Dr. Bill McClay, author of Land of Hope, shares the story of the rise of the Progressive Movement and explains the ideas that reshaped American politics and society in the early 20th century.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the 1896 election made one thing clear: William Jennings Bryan and the Populists had tapped into a growing sense that many Americans were being left behind by a rapidly changing nation. Though Bryan lost, the reformers behind his movement lived on. Soon, a new generation of reformers known as Progressives would seek to modernize government, curb corruption, and apply expertise and administration to the problems of industrial America. In this installment of our&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%7Cb67bdb6181ef4976459408dec0c07996%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639160130085197141%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Ldj1IPKIOYGfn6INuswoLUYCAkHT2ELt%2FCbRASn2rfw%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">Story of Us&mdash;Story of America</a>&nbsp;series, Dr. Bill 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%2F1594039372&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7Cb67bdb6181ef4976459408dec0c07996%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639160130085223173%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=YMVF274dDMsPqss0MNu2UNZuNKHGVnJo%2BD8uipRa%2Fpc%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5">Land of Hope</a>, shares the story of the rise of the Progressive Movement and explains the ideas that reshaped American politics and society in the early 20th century.
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The Story of America: The Rise of the Progressives [Ep. 40]

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On this episode of Our American Stories, at seven years old, Randy Liberty visited his absent father behind bars at the Maine State Prison, whose imposing walls later helped inspire Stephen King's novel The Shawshank Redemption. Decades later, he returned to that same prison, not as a visitor but as a corrections officer. Along the way, he charted his own unique path, rose to become the prison’s warden, and helped reshape corrections in Maine by introducing groundbreaking programs designed to reduce recidivism and change lives.

Be sure to check out his book, Liberty’s Prison.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, at seven years old, Randy Liberty visited his absent father behind bars at the Maine State Prison, whose imposing walls later helped inspire Stephen King's novel&nbsp;The Shawshank Redemption. Decades later, he returned to that same prison, not as a visitor but as a corrections officer. Along the way, he charted his own unique path, rose to become the prison&rsquo;s warden, and helped reshape corrections in Maine by introducing groundbreaking programs designed to reduce recidivism and change lives. Be sure to check out his book,&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLibertys-Prison-Radically-Reformed-American%2Fdp%2FB0F941CFY3&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7Cb67bdb6181ef4976459408dec0c07996%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639160130085174504%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ONXjHg3maPKXbLg2s6irujaxcVj4HJeJM%2B3xfy8%2FGFs%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">Liberty&rsquo;s Prison</a>.
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The Best Time I Spent with My Dad Was Guarding Him in Prison

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On this episode of Our American Stories, before he became a familiar face in westerns like Tales of Wells Fargo and Iron Horse, Dale Robertson was fighting in Europe during World War II. Commissioned through Officer Candidate School, he served with the U.S. Army’s 322nd Combat Engineer Battalion of the 97th Infantry Division, was wounded twice, and earned both the Silver Star and Bronze Star for his service.

In this installment of our ongoing Hollywood Goes to War series, historian, author, and former U.S. Marine Roger McGrath shares the remarkable story of how a decorated combat veteran went from the battlefields of World War II to a successful acting career in Hollywood.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, before he became a familiar face in westerns like&nbsp;Tales of Wells Fargo&nbsp;and&nbsp;Iron Horse, Dale Robertson was fighting in Europe during World War II. Commissioned through Officer Candidate School, he served with the U.S. Army&rsquo;s 322nd Combat Engineer Battalion of the 97th Infantry Division, was wounded twice, and earned both the Silver Star and Bronze Star for his service. In this installment of our ongoing&nbsp;Hollywood Goes to War&nbsp;series, historian, author, and former U.S. Marine Roger McGrath shares the remarkable story of how a decorated combat veteran went from the battlefields of World War II to a successful acting career in Hollywood.
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Dale Robertson Was Wounded in WWII Before Finding Fame in Hollywood

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Halloween: The History of an American Holiday

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