The Unlikely WWII B-24 Combat Pilot-Hero, George McGovern

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Why the Wild West Wasn’t So Wild After All

On this episode of Our American Stories, a wagon train heading west might carry dozens of families, hundreds of animals, and almost no formal government. Before setting out, the travelers had to decide who was in charge, how disputes would be settled, and what would happen if som ...  Show more

America's First Multi-Millionaire: John Jacob Astor

On this episode of Our American Stories, John Jacob Astor arrived in America in 1784 with little money and an eye for opportunity. He began trading furs, built a commercial empire that stretched across the continent, and then made an even bigger bet on the future of New York City ...  Show more

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