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Maggie Bailey: Moonshine Queen of the Kentucky Hills

On this episode of Our American Stories, Maggie Bailey started selling moonshine in the Appalachian hills at just 17 years old and kept her bootlegging business alive for the better part of a century. Known as the “Queen of the Mountain Moonshiners,” Maggie became a local legend ...  Afficher plus

Lewis & Clark: A Journey Told by the Historian Who Made It Legendary

On this episode of Our American Stories, best-selling historian Stephen Ambrose brings the Lewis and Clark Expedition to life in vivid detail, sharing scenes from his acclaimed book Undaunted Courage. He retraces their journey across rivers, mountains, and tribal lands, following ...  Afficher plus

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