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Jun 2022
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EP341: The Angels of Bataan, Tempest Tou...

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Anne Clare tells the story of a nurse who served in the Philippines during World War II, and shares the experience that she and others like her went through after the Japanese invasion there. Martin Lisius, founder of Tempest Tours, and Kim George, Customer Relations Manager, talk about the companies origins and what it's like being on the road in midst of extreme weather. Brent Timmons shares the story of his first job at a crab house in Delaware. 

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00:00 - The Angels of Bataan

12:30 - Tempest Tours: A Stormy, Sightseeing Vacation

25:00 - More Than Just a Summer Job

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