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On this episode of Our American Stories, John Ford was arguably Hollywood’s greatest director. As WWII began, the 47-year-old Ford was at the top of his game and at the top of Hollywood. So what does he do? He quits Hollywood and goes on active duty in the U.S. Navy. Roger McGrath is here to tell the story.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, John Ford was arguably Hollywood’s greatest director. As WWII began, the 47-year-old Ford was at the top of his game and at the top of Hollywood. So what does he do? He quits Hollywood and goes on active duty in the U.S. Navy. Roger McGrath is here to tell the story.
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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.

John Ford: Hollywood Goes to War

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