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On this episode of Our American Stories, Roger McGrath returns with another installment in our Hollywood Goes to War series. A U.S. Marine, former UCLA history professor, and author of Gunfighters, Highwaymen, and Vigilantes: Violence on the Frontier, Dr. McGrath has appeared in numerous History Channel documentaries. He’s also a regular contributor to Our American Stories, bringing his expert insight into the lives of Hollywood legends who served in America’s wars. This time, Roger shares the story of “Wild Bill” Wellman—Hollywood director, World War I fighter pilot, and all-around American original.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Roger McGrath returns with another installment in our Hollywood Goes to War series. A U.S. Marine, former UCLA history professor, and author of&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FGunfighters-Highwaymen-Vigilantes-Violence-Frontier%2Fdp%2F0520060261&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7C1a8be3fa41014bd0b49b08ddaf36b20d%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638859371640931067%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=TDo8EsfHi%2FhR4fQ4%2BWoh2d50TuGZ7jXPsgMI2yz5vP8%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable">Gunfighters, Highwaymen, and Vigilantes: Violence on the Frontier</a>, Dr. McGrath has appeared in numerous History Channel documentaries. He&rsquo;s also a regular contributor to Our American Stories, bringing his expert insight into the lives of Hollywood legends who served in America&rsquo;s wars. This time,&nbsp;Roger shares the story of &ldquo;Wild Bill&rdquo; Wellman&mdash;Hollywood director, World War I fighter pilot, and all-around American original.
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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.

Hollywood Goes to War: "Wild Bill" Wellman

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