On this episode of Our American Stories, China runs on just a single time zone; in America, we have four: Pacific, Mountain, Central and Eastern, but we used to have thousands!

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On this episode of Our American Stories, China runs on just a single time zone; in America, we have four: Pacific, Mountain, Central and Eastern, but we used to have thousands!
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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 of How Railroads Created America's Time Zones

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On this episode of Our American Stories, stories of survival and of loss echoed through communities and the world after the Oklahoma City bombing... and after 9/11. Jack Poe shares a police chaplain's perspective on faith, resilience and hope - and how people wracked by one disaster spoke into the lives of other victims.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, stories of survival and of loss echoed through communities and the world after the Oklahoma City bombing... and after 9/11. Jack Poe shares a police chaplain's perspective on faith, resilience and hope - and how people wracked by one disaster spoke into the lives of other victims.
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Jack Poe on The Oklahoma City Bombing and 9/11

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Deborah Sampson became a hero of the American Revolution when she disguised herself as a man and joined the Patriot forces. Here to tell her story is the author of Deborah Sampson: The Girl Who Went to War.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Deborah Sampson became a hero of the American Revolution when she disguised herself as a man and joined the Patriot forces. Here to tell her story is the author of Deborah Sampson: The Girl Who Went to War.
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The Woman Who Snuck Into George Washington's Army

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Dr. John DeGarmo has had over 60 foster children come through his home. Here he shares some of the joys and the heartaches of being a foster parent.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Dr. John DeGarmo has had over 60 foster children come through his home. Here he shares some of the joys and the heartaches of being a foster parent.
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Meet The Foster Parent To Over 60 Children

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The Story of How Railroads Created America's Time Zones

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