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Past Americans’ Struggles Against Iranian Opposition
Eagle Claw hostage rescue mission was a failure.
A History of Conflict: Iran and the United States
Bad blood between Iran and the United States goes back decades.
Veteran Speaks On War’s Moral Weight And Lasting Cost
Vietnam veteran Mike Williams discusses the humanity of war.
American Political Challenges During State of the Union Addresses
Political division pours out during State of the Union speech.
“Winning the Gold” and the Netflix Special Miracle “The Boys of Winter”
Back in 1980, the U.S. beat the Russians to win the gold.
Spanish-American War Discussion Highlights Long Island Ties
Long Islander Teddy Roosevelt was a key figure in the Spanish-American War.
Netflix: “Miracle: The Boys of ’80” And The Pursuit Of Olympic Greatness
No one thought they could win gold.
A Soldier’s Journey Through Service, Faith, and History
See history through the eyes of a veteran.
History vs. Hollywood: Defiance, 61*, and Thirteen Days
Moments in history captured for the big screen.
History vs. Hollywood: Baseball, World War II, and Goodfellas
They came alive on the big screen.
History vs. Hollywood: Major Historical Films
Major events in U.S. history as portrayed by Hollywood.
From Long Island to Iraq, A Veteran’s Story
A riveting story of one man’s service in Iraq.
Leadership and Sacrifice During the Battle of the Bulge
Heroes emerge from the Battle of the Bulge
Eisenhower, Patton, and the Battle for Bastogne
Patton did what was thought to be impossible and saved Bastogne.
Podcast Examines Veterans Outreach At Suffolk County Farm
A Fog of War episode highlights veterans outreach at the Suffolk County Farm.
The Difficulties and Controversies of Fighting in Europe in 1944
The execution of Private Slovik
Miguel Logreira’s Life Of Service Beyond The Battlefield
A riveting interview on the Fog of War.
Colonel Jim Brennan Shares Long Island Roots and Military Journey
Marine Corps Colonel Jim Brennan discusses his time in the service.
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The Iran War might end, but most likely U.S. war goals will remain unachieved
The Third Gulf War does not look like it will end soon, because President Donald J. Trump’s determination to prevent Iran from having nuclear weapons exposes America’s inability to achieve geopolitical goals through war—after we ended the Second World War with two nuclear weapons ourselves