Covering every hamlet and precinct in America, big and small, the stories span arts and sports, business and history, innovation and adventure, generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love, past and present. In short, Our American Stories tells the story of America to Americans.
About Lee Habeeb
Lee Habeeb co-founded Laura Ingraham’s national radio show in 2001, moved to Salem Media Group in 2008 as Vice President of Content overseeing their nationally syndicated lineup, and launched Our American Stories in 2016. He is a University of Virginia School of Law graduate, and writes a weekly column for Newsweek.
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James King's Story: A Case of Mistaken Identity and a Long Road to Justice
On this episode of Our American Stories, in this "Rule of Law" Story, James King and his lawyer Patrick Jaicomo from the Institute for Justice tell the story of a extreme case of mistaken identity that led them down a long road to achieve justice.
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Sunk at Pearl Harbor: The Story of the U.S.S. Utah and Oklahoma, and the Men Aboard who Died
On this episode of Our American Stories, Anne Claire tells the story of two ships sunk during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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The Short, Happy Life of Abraham Lincoln: His Final Days
On this episode of Our American Stories, after the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln was able to begin to live and heal with his wife. At his last cabinet meeting, he shared a dream he had the night before - one he said always signaled momentous events. He and his wife were happier than at any time since the death of their son.
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The Origins of America's Religious Liberty... Birthed in Queens, NYC
On this episode of Our American Stories, Larry Reed tells the story of the Flushing Remonstrance, an all-important document that helped inform the 1st Amendment. It was the Religious Magna Carta of the New World.
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Thomas Bennett: The Man Behind the Winchester Brand
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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A Former German Soldier... Who Helped Build America's Arsenal of Democracy in WWII
On this episode of Our American Stories, the story of one man's grandfather who fought for Germany in World War I, and helped America to victory in World War II.
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The Story of Speaker of the House Carl Albert: The Watergate Democrat Who Put the Nation and the Constitution Above His Party
On this episode of Our American Stories, Carl Albert served courageously in World War II... but he had already decided, in high school, to ultimately serve as a representative in Washington. This he did - and he did it right.
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How Did this Vegas Hotel Executive Use His Power to Serve His Employees and Customers? (Mike Leven)
On this episode of Our American Stories, Mike Leven was President and Chief Operating Officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp. One of the great hoteliers of all time—a legend in his business. He is also what you would call a “wise man.” Here’s Mike with a story about how he learned to put his customers in charge.
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Brett Favre on Aging, Humility and Faith (Pt. 4)
On this episode of Our American Stories, Brett Favre reflects on familial love, sudden loss, and the importance of every day and opportunity.
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