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On this episode of Our American Stories, Tyrone Power was one of Hollywood’s biggest stars in the late 1930s and early 1940s, known for films like The Mark of Zorro and Blood and Sand. But at the height of his career, he stepped away from the screen and joined the Marines.

Power trained as a pilot and served in the Pacific during World War II, flying transport missions into some of the war’s most dangerous territory. For our ongoing Hollywood Goes to War series, Roger McGrath shares how one of the great actors of Hollywood’s Golden Age became a Marine aviator.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Tyrone Power was one of Hollywood&rsquo;s biggest stars in the late 1930s and early 1940s, known for films like&nbsp;The Mark of Zorro&nbsp;and&nbsp;Blood and Sand. But at the height of his career, he stepped away from the screen and joined the Marines. Power trained as a pilot and served in the Pacific during World War II, flying transport missions into some of the war&rsquo;s most dangerous territory. For our ongoing&nbsp;Hollywood Goes to War&nbsp;series, Roger McGrath shares how one of the great actors of Hollywood&rsquo;s Golden Age became a Marine aviator.
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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 Tyrone Power Left Hollywood to Fight in World War II

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