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On this episode of Our American Stories, the late historian Stephen Ambrose tells a short story from his terrific book The Wild Blue: The Men and Boys Who Flew the B-24s Over Germany. 

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the late historian Stephen Ambrose tells a short story from his terrific book&nbsp;The Wild Blue: The Men and Boys Who Flew the B-24s Over Germany.&nbsp;
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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.

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The Late, Great Stephen Ambrose on the Boys Who Flew B-24s in WWII

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Mark Metcalf is best known for his role as the sadistic ROTC officer Douglas C. Neidermeyer in the 1978 comedy Animal House. He is also known for playing the role of “The Maestro” on the hit sitcom Seinfeld as well as for his recurring role as “The Master” on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Mark's life story is as large as the characters he portrays.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Mark Metcalf is best known for his role as the sadistic ROTC officer Douglas C. Neidermeyer in the 1978 comedy Animal House. He is also known for playing the role of &ldquo;The Maestro&rdquo; on the hit sitcom Seinfeld as well as for his recurring role as &ldquo;The Master&rdquo; on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Mark's life story is as large as the characters he portrays.
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From Animal House to Belushi and Seinfeld: Mark "Neidermeyer" Metcalf's Story

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On this episode of Our American Stories, John Lincoln Clem was just 12 years old when he picked up a drum and marched into battle becoming the youngest non-commissioned officer in Army history. Kristin O’Donnell Tubb, author of John Lincoln Clem: Civil War Drummer Boy, tells the remarkable story. 

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On this episode of Our American Stories, John Lincoln Clem was just 12 years old when he picked up a drum and marched into battle becoming the youngest non-commissioned officer in Army history. Kristin O&rsquo;Donnell Tubb, author of&nbsp;John Lincoln Clem: Civil War Drummer Boy,&nbsp;tells the remarkable story.&nbsp;
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The Story of the Youngest Soldier To Serve In The Civil War—John Clem

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On this episode of Our American Stories, The History Guy tells the story of one of the most extraordinary David vs. Goliath tank battles of WW2, which involved a little American M8 armored car and Hitler's enormous King Tiger tank.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, The History Guy tells the story of one of the most extraordinary David vs. Goliath tank battles of WW2, which involved a little American M8 armored car and Hitler's enormous King Tiger tank.
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What Happened When an American Armored Car Battled Nazi Germany's Largest Tank 

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The Late, Great Stephen Ambrose on the Boys Who Flew B-24s in WWII

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