On this episode of Our American Stories, on the day Pearl Harbor was attacked, FDR's speechwriting team wasn't in Washington. Roosevelt, with the help of a few aides, penned the most important speech of his presidency, and one of the most important speeches in American history.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, on the day Pearl Harbor was attacked, FDR's speechwriting team wasn't in Washington. Roosevelt, with the help of a few aides, penned the most important speech of his presidency, and one of the most important speeches in American history.
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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 Story Behind FDR's Day of Infamy Speech

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Carl Montgomery grew up surrounded by neglect, instability, and violence, where a broken childhood pushed him toward gang life and years in prison. What began with poverty and bad choices led to a cycle of crime and incarceration that seemed impossible to escape. But prison became an unexpected turning point. Through faith, accountability, and new purpose, Montgomery began rebuilding his life and breaking free from the path that once defined him. This is a powerful story of redemption, transformation, and what it takes to start over.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Carl Montgomery grew up surrounded by neglect, instability, and violence, where a broken childhood pushed him toward gang life and years in prison. What began with poverty and bad choices led to a cycle of crime and incarceration that seemed impossible to escape. But prison became an unexpected turning point. Through faith, accountability, and new purpose, Montgomery began rebuilding his life and breaking free from the path that once defined him. This is a powerful story of redemption, transformation, and what it takes to start over.
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From Broken Childhood to Redemption: A Story of Gang Life and Faith

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in a town with only one lawyer, every problem comes to the same door. Bill Bryk spent his career deciding when to fight for others and when wisdom meant stepping back. Practicing law in a small community taught him that justice isn’t only about winning cases, but about judgment, restraint, and knowing when to rest.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in a town with only one lawyer, every problem comes to the same door. Bill Bryk spent his career deciding when to fight for others and when wisdom meant stepping back. Practicing law in a small community taught him that justice isn&rsquo;t only about winning cases, but about judgment, restraint, and knowing when to rest.
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What It Means to Be the Only Lawyer in Town

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the iconic Hanson Brothers from Slap Shot weren’t actors. They were real minor-league hockey players. When Dave Hanson, known as “Killer,” was cast in the 1977 cult classic alongside Paul Newman, one of the most unforgettable trios in sports movie history was born.

Here's Hanson with the true story behind the making of Slap Shot, how real hockey culture shaped the film, and why the Hanson Brothers became enduring symbols of grit, toughness, and comedy in American sports cinema.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the iconic Hanson Brothers from Slap Shot&nbsp;weren&rsquo;t actors. They were real minor-league hockey players. When Dave Hanson, known as &ldquo;Killer,&rdquo; was cast in the 1977 cult classic alongside Paul Newman, one of the most unforgettable trios in sports movie history was born.
Here's Hanson with the true story behind the making of&nbsp;Slap Shot, how real hockey culture shaped the film, and why the Hanson Brothers became enduring symbols of grit, toughness, and comedy in American sports cinema.
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The Slap Shot Story: Dave “Killer” Hanson and the Hanson Brothers

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The Story Behind FDR's Day of Infamy Speech

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