a production by Chris Flannery of the Claremont Institute EPISODE 95 - MAY 4, 2021 I KISS THE GROUND Dear Listener, As you know, The American Story podcast comes out once a week, every Tuesday. Each episode is a 6-8 minute story about what makes America the country we love. It is your generous donations that make The American Story podcast possible, so if you like what we’re doing, please take a minute to visit theamericanstorypodcast.org and click “donate.” Your gift is tax deductible. We are grateful for your continuing support! I hope you will enjoy today’s episode, “I Kiss the Ground,” about one of America’s greatest directors, Frank Capra, known for “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.” Capra came to America when he was just 6 years old and spent the rest of his life living the American dream. Thanks for listening—and for sharing these stories with family, friends, and fellow patriots. Best regards, Chris Flannery Host of The American Story Claremont Senior Fellow LISTEN NOW PREVIOUS EPISODES MIRACLE ON ICE “Suddenly we all felt like we could come from behind, even against the most powerful forces in the world. We could do the impossible; we could believe in miracles, in our future, and most importantly in ourselves.” LISTEN NOW THE GREAT AUTHOR OF AMERICA “Generations of Americans have picked up Shakespeare eagerly to read him, or went eagerly to his plays, in hopes of finding, not just sublime and earthy enjoyment—which they found in abundance—but great treasures from which they might benefit: insights into the things that mattered most to them in the world.” LISTEN NOW VIEW ALL WHAT IS THE AMERICAN STORY? The American Story is a production by Chris Flannery of the Claremont Institute. [email protected] The American Story | The Claremont Institute | 1317 W Foothill Blvd #120, Upland, CA 91786 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!