One of the most important documents in the United States archives of it's great history is the Declaration of Independence. Hear it as it was written 250 years ago. It still stands today as a foundation of the founding of the greatest nation on earth.

General Douglas MacArthur was a great military leader. He was a fabulous orator, and had a tremendous ability to motivate. In accepting the prestigious Thayer award at West Point in 1962, MacArthur gave one of his most memorable speeches.

This is a commentary on back up quarterbacks. They get a bad wrap by ill informed fans and pundits, and it's in this commentary I take exception to those who like to talk but lack understanding.

Michigan Stadium is a magical place. The definitive story on the mystique "The Big House” is explored and explained by author Robert Soderstrom. Fielding Yost, his vision, and how this all came together is a story you don’t want to miss.

The Civil War of the United States was, by far, the bloodiest war ever for the loss of American lives. Many historic stories were born out of this conflict. One story that we chronicle in this episode of "The Brandy Show" is the attempt of the great Confederate General, Robert E Lee, to resign his post to Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Letters from both men are recreated here, including Davis's refusal to accept Lee's resignation.

General Douglas MacArthur gave two emotional speeches from the deck of the Battleship Missouri when he accepted Japans surrender at the end of World War Two in Tokyo Bay. One speech was for those gathered for the historic event, the other for a world wide radio audience. In this episode, I recreate both speeches in MacArthurs own words.

A commentary from a couple of years ago about how gambling has made its way into mainstream major league sport...and the former Taboo, is now embraced by the league bosses and ad execs who sell the games to us.

Mark Twain's speech before the Engineers Club in New York in 1907 is an American Classic. His gentle send up of a simplified spelling effort at the time is humorous and altogether accurate.

NFL stars moving from franchise to franchise after a career as the face of one organization shows the nature of the NFL. It's a wonderful game, but below the surface, a "for-profit" business lurks. Loyalty is spelled with $$$$ signs.

The Gettysburg Address, delivered by Abraham Lincoln at the dedication of a Civil War cemetery 1863. It is considered by many as one of the most famous speeches delivered in the history of the American Presidency.