How Acting Legend Eddie Albert Served Our Country in WWII

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The Man Who Collected WWII Warplanes in His Backyard

On this episode of Our American Stories, Wally Soplata shares the story of his father, Walter, a union carpenter who quietly saved rare World War II aircraft by storing them in his own backyard. With little money but endless determination, Walter rescued fighters, bombers, and ev ...  Show more

How a Small Washington Town Helped Win World War II

On this episode of Our American Stories, teacher and World War II history buff Anne Claire shares the story of how Bremerton became a vital center of America’s wartime buildup. Home to the Bremerton Naval Yard, the town transformed almost overnight as the nation prepared for glob ...  Show more

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