Celebrating the best of America with Steve Hartman on the Fourth of July

All filled up on grilled hot dogs? Kick back and relax with some of the best stories about America Steve Hartman found on the road.

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0:00 WWII veteran meets woman who wrote him thank-you letter
2:53 American flag-loving boy gets his own spot to admire its beauty
5:22 Family of sharecroppers looks to the future without forgetting the past
8:09 Baseballs bring 3 generations together in Alabama
10:38 6-year-old girl fighting to get female army soldiers into the toy military
13:09 Veteran gives young diver a lesson in courage
15:49 The Michigan Marching Band finds a future recruit
18:40 96-year-old on journey to become oldest person to run coast-to-coast
21:07 Young twins befriend WWII veteran after hearing his story
23:44 Young adults step up during EMT shortage in N.Y. town
26:08 A tiny town's football team gets its field of dreams
28:43 Choir students impress with annual national anthem rendition
31:22 Freedom of speech on full display after family fights for mural
34:23 Activist injects new life into her Michigan community
36:49 Soldier says a stranger's Christmas card got him through Vietnam War
39:32 Seamstress gives Navy veteran his dream uniform
41:56 Retired FBI boss finds new career driving a school bus
44:38 Officer offers to drive 94-year-old stranger to his new home
47:34 Life-saving service dog inspires a veteran to give back
50:20 Man opens his motel to flooding victims
52:38 Longtime friendship fueled by weekly high five

[kimking]

And she’s now in the service. That’s amazing.

[allisonangelafleming]

The baby boy watching the flags is absolutely precious!!

[mayrafernandez]

I cried! I applauded! Thank you! For the Marching Band!

[tinaamariee]

Warning: don’t binge watch compilations of this show at work😂 my students thought I had a death in the family.

[mizfofo]

How many times can I tear up watching one video? Each story is so inspiring!

[TriciaN]

After all the bad news i wanted to find something positive before i went to sleep for the night.
I found it in these stories. Thank you CBS and Steve Hartman.

[jennifershepherd]

Thank you, Steve, for bringing us these stories we would otherwise never get to hear about. Please never stop doing this very important job!

[mayrafernandez]

Steve Hartman…. A Nobel Prize kind of writer!

[merryhill]

This man is certainly one of America’s finest. Kudos to Mike. A big thank you too.

[MegaDeansy]

The house painted re Van Gogb is absolutely beautiful - I'm so glad they stood firm ! And the clip of the lady, Shamayim Harris, who's renovated that block - she's as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside!

[salonika]

Steve Hartman, you are the best!!! Thank you!!!

[aysasaga]

God Bless our greatest generation, they are still inspiring us!! Selfless, hard working, determined, and tough as nails. Because of them, we enjoy the greatest quality of life in the world.

[Franaflyby]

That first story made me 😢 cry. That army veteran holding on to that note all those years. And the girl who wrote it. Priceless ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[sescuba]

What an outstanding collection of stories from the great Steve Hartman! From the urban visionary in Michigan who will change the world, to the bus driver in Virginia that took a step up in the world of humanity, to the police officer in Arizona that shows what police officers oftentimes do without any recognition, to the motel owner in South Carolina who is the epitome of goodness (and who reminds me of what my parents would have done), and all the other stories that show the loving kindness in our great country. But the story that got to me the most were the EMT's in Sackets Harbor in New York. As a 68 year old EMT, I can't help but be so proud of those young men and women, who saw a problem and tackled that problem for the good of their community. What an outstanding group of young men and women! To all the people featured, and to Steve Hartman, thank you for what you do!

[macycharmin]

I've always loved Steve Hartman stories. I thought he did then only once in a while now, maybe not. I watch a different news station in my area; I wished all 3 major networks would show his stories. I happened upon this and so happy I did. Steve's stories tend to tear me up, but not with sadness. This is a WONDERFUL compilation; a Must Watch. I thought I'd watch a few and save the rest for later; I can't stop now lol. Keep it up Mr. Hartman, I don't think anyone who watches you want you to ever stop telling these heartwarming stories. These days everyone can use some heartwarming. Sending big Thank You's for sharing your work.

[viazel]

The best gift on this 4th July 🇺🇸 🎆🎊 🎇🎉🎆
Thank you, Steve Hartman!

[disruptorsforgood]

This is truly one of the best segments done on all of television! Steve Hartman tells these stories so well. Please don’t ever stop sharing GOOD news with us CBS! 😍

[Franaflyby]

That Mama in Highland Park Michigan ROCKS!!!
We need people like her in this world 🌎 ❤️

[tripmcneely]

Greetings and salutations to all of my fellow Americans that work hard and obey the laws of the land. I LOVE MY COUNTRY.

[todd]

Hi Steve, I got up this morning looking for something to watch have been battling with depression for years now and it doesn't help when the news is so dark!! I really needed to be reminded that there's still some good out there. I been binge watching you all day, Thank you