Bret Baier: To Rescue the American Spirit
FOX News' Bret Baier joins us to discuss his book, To Rescue the American Spirit, a deep dive into the extraordinary life of Theodore Roosevelt. From childhood illness to Rough Rider to world peace broker, discover the origins of TR's "strenuous life."
The World’s Fair: A grand showcase | Great American Story
Explore the history of the World's Fairs! Discover the innovations behind America's greatest show on Earth.
Hindenburg's fatal flaw revealed | Great American Story
A colossal symbol of a new era of travel, the majestic Hindenburg was a flying marvel of its time, but became a terrifying inferno that stunned the world in a single, catastrophic moment. Join us on The Great American Story as we explore how this one disaster brought a dramatic and fiery end to the golden age of airship travel.
An unfinished presidency | Great American Story
We explore the incredible life and tragic death of James A. Garfield, a self-made man who rose from poverty to become a brilliant intellectual and president. We'll examine how his potential for greatness was ultimately cut short by a madman's bullet and the shockingly primitive medical practices of the era.
Giants in granite: The Rushmore epic | Great American Story
The breathtaking scale and intricate details of Mount Rushmore, which was completed without a single fatality.
Tear down this wall, part 2 | Great American Story
We explore how Reagan's unwavering conviction, combined with an unlikely trust between him and Gorbachev, ultimately contributed to the wall's symbolic and literal collapse, marking a pivotal victory for freedom.
Unsinkable legend: The tale of Old Ironsides | Great American Story
Join us as we explore the history of the USS Constitution - the oldest naval ship still afloat and commissioned in the US (and the world). "Old Ironsides," harbored in Charlestown Navy Yard in Massachusetts stands as a beacon of freedom and the American spirit.
Washington’s Spies: Secrets of the Revolution | Great American Story
Author Alexander Rose joins us to discuss America’s first spies, The Culper Ring, which George Washington formed during the American Revolution. Rose is the author of "Washington’s Spies: The Story of America’s First Spy Ring" and shares his knowledge about how this spy ring came to be, who comprised it, and how it helped Washington win the Revolutionary War.
Remember the Alamo.. and here's why - Part 2 | Great American Story
Part 2 of our look at the Battle of the Alamo - details about the final day of the siege and why it played such a pivotal role in both Texas and American history.
Remember the Alamo…and here’s why - Part 1 | Great American Story
The history of the Alamo and what led to its iconic battle - who were the key figures and what led up to the 13 day siege.
An Evening at Ford’s Theater | Great American Story
A look at the night President Lincoln was assassinated - the stories and people surrounding that event in 1865, as well as some lesser known tidbits that were all part of the tragic story.