On November 3, 2008 I originally printed the essay below. We have reprinted it each year since on Thanksgiving weeks, with small alterations to address issues of the time, and it never ceases to garner a huge reaction. In 2020, more than ever, people need to be reminded of the positive roots of their nation…and despite what you’re told seemingly on the daily, there are some positive things about America. The story below is 100% provably true (and footnoted accordingly), and the fact that most of you have never heard it before is scandalous to say the least - For the full soapbox visit radradio.com and click to Rob's Soapbox

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