On this episode of Our American Stories, Thomas Bennett was a master salesman and businessman who helped, along with John Moses Browning, to create the iconic American firearms brand.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Thomas Bennett was a master salesman and businessman who helped, along with John Moses Browning, to create the iconic American firearms brand.
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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.

Our American Stories

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.

Our American Stories tells stories that aren&rsquo;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&rsquo;ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Thomas Bennett: The Man Behind the Winchester Brand

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Frederick Douglass was born into slavery in Maryland, where even learning to read was considered an act of defiance. As a young boy, he secretly pieced together an education from spelling books, discarded newspapers, and lessons exchanged with white children on the streets of Baltimore. The more he read, the more he understood the cruelty of the system that held him captive. His growing Christian faith strengthened his conviction that slavery was wrong, and a brutal confrontation with the notorious slave breaker Edward Covey awakened in him a determination never again to submit without a fight.

Actor Kyle Taylor brings Frederick Douglass's extraordinary story to life through the abolitionist's own words in a performance drawn from No Turning Back. We'd like to thank the folks at Vision Video for allowing us access to this audio.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Frederick Douglass was born into slavery in Maryland, where even learning to read was considered an act of defiance. As a young boy, he secretly pieced together an education from spelling books, discarded newspapers, and lessons exchanged with white children on the streets of Baltimore. The more he read, the more he understood the cruelty of the system that held him captive. His growing Christian faith strengthened his conviction that slavery was wrong, and a brutal confrontation with the notorious slave breaker Edward Covey awakened in him a determination never again to submit without a fight. Actor Kyle Taylor brings Frederick Douglass's extraordinary story to life through the abolitionist's own words in a performance drawn from No Turning Back. We'd like to thank the folks at Vision Video for allowing us access to this audio.
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Frederick Douglass: The Faith and Fight of an American Abolitionist

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On this episode of Our American Stories, on Sunday, December 7, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt was working in the White House when news arrived that Japanese planes had attacked the American naval base at Pearl Harbor. The nation was stunned, its Pacific Fleet devastated, and the United States suddenly faced the prospect of entering World War II. With his regular speechwriters away in New York, Roosevelt called in his secretary, Grace Tully, and began dictating the words he would deliver before Congress the following day. Among his handwritten revisions was a small change that would give the speech its place in American history: December 7 would be remembered as "a date which will live in infamy."

Our own Lee Habeeb tells the story behind one of the most consequential presidential addresses in American history. In just 518 words, delivered in a matter of minutes, Roosevelt captured the nation's grief and anger, called for a declaration of war against Japan, and helped rally millions of Americans for the enormous struggle that lay ahead.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, on Sunday, December 7, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt was working in the White House when news arrived that Japanese planes had attacked the American naval base at Pearl Harbor. The nation was stunned, its Pacific Fleet devastated, and the United States suddenly faced the prospect of entering World War II. With his regular speechwriters away in New York, Roosevelt called in his secretary, Grace Tully, and began dictating the words he would deliver before Congress the following day. Among his handwritten revisions was a small change that would give the speech its place in American history: December 7 would be remembered as "a date which will live in infamy." Our own Lee Habeeb tells the story behind one of the most consequential presidential addresses in American history. In just 518 words, delivered in a matter of minutes, Roosevelt captured the nation's grief and anger, called for a declaration of war against Japan, and helped rally millions of Americans for the enormous struggle that lay ahead.
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The One Word That Made FDR’s “Day of Infamy” Speech Historic

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Thomas A. Dorsey grew up in a religious home in Georgia but made his name playing blues and jazz in Chicago, working with performers such as Ma Rainey while developing a new style of sacred music rooted in the sounds of Black American life. At first, many churches wanted nothing to do with it. By the early 1930s, however, Dorsey was helping transform gospel music in Chicago and beyond.

Dorsey’s life changed in 1932 when his wife died in childbirth, and their newborn son died soon afterward. Overcome with grief, Dorsey sat down at a piano and began composing what would become one of the greatest gospel songs ever written: “Precious Lord, Take My Hand.” Robert Marovich, founder and editor of the Journal of Gospel Music, shares the story.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Thomas A. Dorsey grew up in a religious home in Georgia but made his name playing blues and jazz in Chicago, working with performers such as Ma Rainey while developing a new style of sacred music rooted in the sounds of Black American life. At first, many churches wanted nothing to do with it. By the early 1930s, however, Dorsey was helping transform gospel music in Chicago and beyond. Dorsey&rsquo;s life changed in 1932 when his wife died in childbirth, and their newborn son died soon afterward. Overcome with grief, Dorsey sat down at a piano and began composing what would become one of the greatest gospel songs ever written: &ldquo;Precious Lord, Take My Hand.&rdquo; Robert Marovich, founder and editor of the Journal of Gospel Music, shares the story.
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Thomas Dorsey and the Tragedy Behind “Precious Lord, Take My Hand”

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Thomas Bennett: The Man Behind the Winchester Brand

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