EP46: Star Wars, Ford Motor Company and the Louisiana Purchase

On this episode of Our American Stories, Star Wars enthusiast and museum curator Jarod Roll shares how Star Wars revolutionized movie merchandising, licensing and how kids played with toys; Tim Leuliette tells the story of how he turned down becoming the CEO of a Fortune 500 company due to the character of a fellow businessman, but gaining a lot more in return; and Bradley and Dedra Birzer explain the significance of the 1803 Louisiana Purchase.Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.