Tear down this wall, part 2 | Great American Story
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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.

Tear down this wall, part 1 | Great American Story
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"The Great American Story" begins a compelling two-part exploration into Ronald Reagan's iconic "Tear Down This Wall" speech, dissecting the tense Cold War climate and the stark realities of the divided Berlin.

Unsinkable legend: The tale of Old Ironsides | Great American Story
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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
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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
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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.

An Evening at Ford’s Theater | Great American Story
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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.