American History Audios

America - still a young country by world standards - began as an experiment in self-government. This collection includes stories of America's people as they follow a path of "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."

Abraham Lincoln - one of America's most-famous presidents - left behind many words, although no one today is able to hear his actual voice.

Chapter 10 - After her visit to Boston, Helen and her teacher went on holiday to Cape Cod.

Edgar Allan Poe published a poem entitled "Imitation," in 1827.

On its mission to the Moon, Apollo 13 encountered a near-fatal situation.

Combining many different clips from the horror-filled day of November 22, 1963, Mike Swickey created this radio documentary about President Kennedy'...

Not knowing whether there was a conspiracy behind the death of President Kennedy, officials initially delayed the formal announcement of his death.

Helen visited the Perkins Institute for the Blind in May of 1888.

During the summer of 1886, Helen and her parents visited a famous Baltimore physician.

Cowboys of the "Old West" sang songs about their work (and the trouble they got into). This is an example.

On the 16th of October, 1938, Winston Churchill broadcast a speech urging both his country, and America, to arm themselves.

After the shuttle Columbia was lost, during the STS-107 mission, President George W.

On the 8th of December, 1941 - the day after Pearl Harbor was bombed - Americans received their up-to-date news from the radio.

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