On this episode of Our American Stories, our host recounts his mother's memory of learning her brother, who would have been Lee's uncle, had died in the liberation of France from the Nazis. Lee also reads poignant yet stalwart letters from servicemen, some letters only recovered at war's end.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, our host recounts his mother's memory of learning her brother, who would have been Lee's uncle, had died in the liberation of France from the Nazis. Lee also reads poignant yet stalwart letters from servicemen, some letters only recovered at war's end.
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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.

Why Memorial Day Matters to Me: The Story of the Uncle Lee Habeeb Never Met

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