On this episode of Our American Stories, professor Christopher Oldstone-Moore makes the case that today’s bearded renaissance is part of a centuries-long cycle in which facial hairstyles have varied in response to changing ideals of masculinity.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, professor Christopher Oldstone-Moore makes the case that today’s bearded renaissance is part of a centuries-long cycle in which facial hairstyles have varied in response to changing ideals of masculinity.
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The Story "Of Beards and Men" and How They Define Masculinity in Culture

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Even before the U.S. and British victory in the North African campaign in May 1943, there was disagreement among the Allies on the best strategy to defeat the Axis. Eventually, the U.S. and British political leadership reached a compromise in which both would commit most of their forces to an invasion of France in early 1944, but also launch a relatively small-scale Italian campaign. Here’s Stephen Ambrose with the story.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Even before the U.S. and British victory in the North African campaign in May 1943, there was disagreement among the Allies on the best strategy to defeat the Axis. Eventually, the U.S. and British political leadership reached a compromise in which both would commit most of their forces to an invasion of France in early 1944, but also launch a relatively small-scale Italian campaign. Here’s Stephen Ambrose with the story.
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The Late, Great Stephen Ambrose: WWII and Getting Down to Business (The Italian Campaign)

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On this episode of Our American Stories, if you want to know about the history of America, it is imperative that you know the role that the Bible played in shaping our country. Our Founding Fathers—both Christian and non-Christian—were heavily influenced by the Bible. Here to share another story is Robert Morgan, author of 100 Bible Verses That Made America.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, if you want to know about the history of America, it is imperative that you know the role that the Bible played in shaping our country. Our Founding Fathers—both Christian and non-Christian—were heavily influenced by the Bible. Here to share another story is Robert Morgan, author of 100 Bible Verses That Made America.
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The Apollo 8 Crew’s Message from the Moon... Heard by 1 Billion People: 100 Bible Verses That Made America

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On this episode of Our American Stories, seeing Los Angeles beginning to bustle, Aimee Semple McPherson built a 5,000-seat church building with stained-glass windows to bring a Four-Square gospel to the people there. From radio broadcasting to illustrated sermons, this first megachurch was just the home base of this vibrant preacher and just the beginning of a movement. Dr. Matthew Sutton, the author of Aimee Semple McPherson and The Ressurection of Christian America, tells the story.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, seeing Los Angeles beginning to bustle, Aimee Semple McPherson built a 5,000-seat church building with stained-glass windows to bring a Four-Square gospel to the people there. From radio broadcasting to illustrated sermons, this first megachurch was just the home base of this vibrant preacher and just the beginning of a movement. Dr. Matthew Sutton, the author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Semple-McPherson-Resurrection-Christian-America/dp/0674032535">Aimee Semple McPherson and The Ressurection of Christian America</a>, tells the story.
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Aimee Semple McPherson and The Origins of The Megachurch

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The Story "Of Beards and Men" and How They Define Masculinity in Culture

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