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From Major League Baseball To Ground Zero
Former Major League Baseball player Frank Tepedino discusses his transition from professional sports to public service following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
The End of World War II: Presidential Words of Franklin D. Roosevelt
As Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy and the fate of the free world hung in the balance, President Franklin D. Roosevelt turned to prayer, delivering some of the most powerful and emotional words ever spoken from the White House during wartime.
Podcast Explores Social Pressure And FOMO
A new episode of “The Butterfly Effect” on hmTv explores how conformity, fear of missing out, and groupthink influence modern behavior, politics, social media, and even moral decision-making.
FDR’s Speeches and the American Gravitation Towards World War II
As World War II loomed, President Franklin D. Roosevelt used powerful speeches to warn Americans about the growing dangers overseas and prepare the nation for its eventual entry into the global conflict.
Local History Comes Alive On Fog Of War Podcast
Local history comes into focus as the nation nears its 250th birthday.
The River Crossing and American and Soviet Allied Forces
American and Soviet forces meet at the Elbe River, marking a powerful moment of unity, sacrifice, and the beginning of the end of World War II in Europe.
A Veteran’s Journey From Service To Healing
Army veteran Donna Zephrine reflects on her Long Island roots, two Iraq deployments, PTSD, education, and the healing power of staying connected.
Berga: Segregated German Concentration Camp for Jewish-American Prisoners of War
American POWs endured brutal conditions at Berga.
Vietnam Escape Story Highlights Resilience And Renewal
A young girl’s escape from Saigon becomes a powerful story of survival, sacrifice, and the long journey to rebuild a life in America.
The Segregated Nazi Concentration Camp for American-Jewish Prisoners of War
A hidden chapter of World War II reveals how American Jewish POWs were singled out and sent to a Nazi labor camp, where survival meant enduring the unthinkable.
A Veteran’s Journey Of Service And Strength
From Long Island ballfields to the waters off Vietnam, Keith Bittner’s journey is one of service, sacrifice, and a life rebuilt at home.
Rangers Storm Camp In Daring Rescue Mission
A daring nighttime raid deep behind enemy lines freed hundreds of Allied prisoners in one of World War II’s most remarkable rescue missions.
Vietnam Veteran Dennis Moran Shares His Story
From the jungles of Vietnam to a life rebuilt on Long Island, Dennis Moran’s story is one of survival, sacrifice and enduring bonds with the men he served beside.
The Movement Towards Cabanatuan Prisoner of War Camp
Behind enemy lines in the Philippines, a daring Ranger mission raced against time to save hundreds of starving American POWs from almost certain death.
Clarence F. Simpson’s Life Of Service
From Harlem to Manorville to Vietnam and home again to serve for this Long Island veteran.
The Roots of the WWII Great Raid on Cabanatuan Prisoner of War Camp
General MacArthur vowed to return.
From Holocaust To Hope In America
The latest Fog of War series goes deep into the Holocaust.
Terrorism against Americans in the Middle East
For years, presidents were troubled by the Middle East.
Veteran Finds Peace Through Long Island Sailing
Fog of War welcome Army Medic Trisha Northover.
Past Americans’ Struggles Against Iranian Opposition
Eagle Claw hostage rescue mission was a failure.
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Barton's Best Bet: Hurricanes to Win the Cup
The Stanley Cup Final is set, and while neither the Buffalo Sabres nor New York Rangers are involved, hockey fans still have plenty to watch. In this South Shore Press Video Vault segment, Managing Editor Stefan Mychajliw and News Director Tom Barton discuss Barton's Best Bet for the championship series between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights.