On this episode of Our American Stories, Roger tells the story of his stepson, Saje Hellstern, and how a tumor was found in his brain but, that it didn't stop him from running and finishing his races. Ken Austin shares how he grew from a humble farm boy with insecurities into the man who would established the 2nd largest dental equipment manufacturing company in the world. Rod Stanley of the Dexter Museum tells the story of how President Truman won the state of Iowa and another term in office after his opponent, Thomas Dewey, turned down an invitation to appear at the National Plowing Match in Dexter, Iowa in 1948.

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Time Codes:

00:00 - The Winner Who Always Finished Last

12:30 - From Farm Boy to Founder

37:00 - The Day President Truman Came to Town