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On this episode of Our American Stories, why do we participate in these strange celebrations every Halloween? 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, why do we participate in these strange celebrations every Halloween? 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, when gold prices collapsed in September 1869, it triggered one of the earliest financial panics in American history. Jay Gould and Jim Fisk had spent months driving prices higher in an attempt to corner the market, working back channels in Washington to shield their plan from regulation. But the scheme unraveled quickly, and when it did, the damage rippled across the economy.

Cornelius Vanderbilt, already one of the richest men in the country, moved fast to protect his own interests. In the process, he stabilized a market no one else could touch. T.J. Stiles, author of The First Tycoon, shares the story of what really happened on Black Friday and how Vanderbilt's response changed the balance of private power and public life.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, when gold prices collapsed in September 1869, it triggered one of the earliest financial panics in American history. Jay Gould and Jim Fisk had spent months driving prices higher in an attempt to corner the market, working back channels in Washington to shield their plan from regulation. But the scheme unraveled quickly, and when it did, the damage rippled across the economy. Cornelius Vanderbilt, already one of the richest men in the country, moved fast to protect his own interests. In the process, he stabilized a market no one else could touch. T.J. Stiles, author of&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2F1400031745%3Flv%3Dshuf%26channelId%3D500%26plpRedirect%3DmhFallback&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7C0474d303f5e6474ca98e08dee3649ced%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639198218454013786%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=q0JQGx7NhGhluHnrCTPFAjUFwGGVVGGCkdr3VQW0qzY%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">The First Tycoon</a>, shares the story of what really happened on Black Friday and how Vanderbilt's response changed the balance of private power and public life.
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How Cornelius Vanderbilt Helped Cause (and Calm) the Panic of 1869

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in December 1944, during the Battle of the Bulge, Brigadier General Anthony McAuliffe and the 101st Airborne Division were surrounded by German forces in Bastogne, Belgium. Outnumbered, freezing, and running low on food and ammunition, they received a demand to surrender. McAuliffe's answer became one of the most famous one-word replies in American military history: "Nuts!"

Kirk Higgins of the Bill of Rights Institute shares the remarkable story of the young officer who helped develop the bazooka, parachuted into Normandy and the Netherlands, and led his men through one of World War II's greatest acts of defiance.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in December 1944, during the Battle of the Bulge, Brigadier General Anthony McAuliffe and the 101st Airborne Division were surrounded by German forces in Bastogne, Belgium. Outnumbered, freezing, and running low on food and ammunition, they received a demand to surrender. McAuliffe's answer became one of the most famous one-word replies in American military history: "Nuts!" Kirk Higgins of the&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbillofrightsinstitute.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7C0474d303f5e6474ca98e08dee3649ced%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639198218453991952%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=d1lpTqpzb3%2B3jgPsk%2FSlnYND5BbQ0ZZJK00XaKKaAY8%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">Bill of Rights Institute</a>&nbsp;shares the remarkable story of the young officer who helped develop the bazooka, parachuted into Normandy and the Netherlands, and led his men through one of World War II's greatest acts of defiance.
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The General Who Told Hitler "Nuts!"

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Wayne Gretzky didn't have the size or speed most scouts looked for. But what he did have couldn't be measured. With unmatched vision, timing, and instinct, he rewrote what was possible on the ice. He holds more than 60 NHL records and remains the only player to score over 200 points in a season, a feat he accomplished four times.

We take a look at the life and legacy of "The Great One," a player who saw the game differently and left behind a record book no one has come close to matching.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Wayne Gretzky didn't have the size or speed most scouts looked for. But what he did have couldn't be measured. With unmatched vision, timing, and instinct, he rewrote what was possible on the ice. He holds more than 60 NHL records and remains the only player to score over 200 points in a season, a feat he accomplished four times. We take a look at the life and legacy of "The Great One," a player who saw the game differently and left behind a record book no one has come close to matching.
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Why Wayne Gretzky Is Still the Greatest Hockey Player of All Time

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