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America, Meet America
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"It was a really wonderful, amazing world that came crashing down."
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"It was a really wonderful, amazing world that came crashing down."
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“You're standing on the shoulders of a giant.”
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“You're standing on the shoulders of a giant.”
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“To whom much is given, much is required.”
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“To whom much is given, much is required.”
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Love Shines Through
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“He was my best friend.”
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“He was my best friend.”
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Connect250: Celebrate America at 250

This July 4, join StoryCorps and NPR’s Morning Edition in honoring America’s 250th birthday. Sign up to be matched with someone from another community, record a conversation, and help preserve a snapshot of America at this historic moment in the Library of Congress.

Record for Father's Day

Celebrate Dad with a heartfelt conversation. All it takes is 40 minutes on the StoryCorps App—and you can ask anything you want. Listen to Father's Day stories to inspire you.

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Threads of Love
01:47

Threads of Love
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Shades of Love
2:28

Shades of Love
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The Family Equation
2:30

The Family Equation
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A Wonderful Life
3:41

A Wonderful Life

Explore Our Programs

Build connections and encourage compassion through the power of conversation.

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Mobile Tour

Mobile Tour

Recording the stories of everyday Americans across the country.
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Military Voices Initiative

Military Voices Initiative

Preserving stories of veterans, service members, and military families.
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One Small Step

One Small Step

Helping bridge our political divides—one conversation at a time.
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Brightness in Black

Brightness in Black

Sharing joyous and bold Black stories, and countering harmful narratives.