The Glorious 25th of November, Evacuation Day and A Father Wanted A Clean Hotel For His Family ... So He Created Holiday Inn

On this episode of Our American Stories, Bill Bryk brings us the tale of the day British forces evacuated New York City after the Revolutionary War... a full 2 years after the British Army surrendered. Kemmons Wilson Jr. tells the story of how his father (Kemmons Wilson) created a hotel chain that established the modern hotel industry.  Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)   Time Codes: 00:00 - The Glorious 25th of November, Evacuation Day 25:00 - A Father Wanted A Clean Hotel For His Family ... So He Created Holiday InnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.