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Providence and Perseverance: America's Miraculous Victory in the Revolutionary War

Providence and Perseverance: America's Miraculous Victory in the Revolutionary War

Providence and Perseverance: America's Miraculous Victory in the Revolutionary War

Joe Archino

Jul 4, 20236 min read

The Unbreakable Bull Moose: Theodore Roosevelt, an Assassin, and the Presidential Election of 1912

The Unbreakable Bull Moose: Theodore Roosevelt, an Assassin, and the Presidential Election of 1912

The Unbreakable Bull Moose: Theodore Roosevelt, an Assassin, and the Presidential Election of 1912

Joe Archino

Nov 20, 202212 min read

Veterans Day 2022: Gratitude for America's Faithful Guardians

Veterans Day 2022: Gratitude for America's Faithful Guardians

Veterans Day 2022: Gratitude for America's Faithful Guardians

Joe Archino

Nov 11, 20224 min read

Bravery on the Black Sands: The Heroism of Hershel “Woody” Williams at the Battle of Iwo Jima

Bravery on the Black Sands: The Heroism of Hershel “Woody” Williams at the Battle of Iwo Jima

Bravery on the Black Sands: The Heroism of Hershel “Woody” Williams at the Battle of Iwo Jima

Joe Archino

Jul 5, 20227 min read

One More Shot: The Sacrifice of Alonzo Cushing at the Battle of Gettysburg

One More Shot: The Sacrifice of Alonzo Cushing at the Battle of Gettysburg

One More Shot: The Sacrifice of Alonzo Cushing at the Battle of Gettysburg

Joe Archino

Jul 3, 20222 min read

To Banish the British: George Washington and the Siege of Boston

To Banish the British: George Washington and the Siege of Boston

To Banish the British: George Washington and the Siege of Boston

Joe Archino

Jun 5, 202223 min read

To Banish the British: George Washington and the Siege of Boston - Part III

To Banish the British: George Washington and the Siege of Boston - Part III

To Banish the British: George Washington and the Siege of Boston - Part III

Joe Archino

Jun 3, 20229 min read

To Banish the British: George Washington and the Siege of Boston - Part II

To Banish the British: George Washington and the Siege of Boston - Part II

To Banish the British: George Washington and the Siege of Boston - Part II

Joe Archino

Jun 1, 202210 min read

To Banish the British: George Washington and the Siege of Boston - Part I

To Banish the British: George Washington and the Siege of Boston - Part I

To Banish the British: George Washington and the Siege of Boston - Part I

Joe Archino

May 30, 20228 min read

National Vietnam War Veterans Day

National Vietnam War Veterans Day

National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Joe Archino

Mar 29, 20222 min read

From a One-Room Log Cabin to the White House: The Humble Origins of Abraham Lincoln

From a One-Room Log Cabin to the White House: The Humble Origins of Abraham Lincoln

From a One-Room Log Cabin to the White House: The Humble Origins of Abraham Lincoln

Joe Archino

Feb 21, 202212 min read

The Champion of Chattanooga: Ulysses S. Grant and the Union Triumph in Tennessee

The Champion of Chattanooga: Ulysses S. Grant and the Union Triumph in Tennessee

The Champion of Chattanooga: Ulysses S. Grant and the Union Triumph in Tennessee

Joe Archino

Feb 2, 202221 min read

Saint John Bosco: Father and Teacher of Youth

Saint John Bosco: Father and Teacher of Youth

Saint John Bosco: Father and Teacher of Youth

Joe Archino

Jan 31, 20224 min read

80 Years of Infamy: The Heroes of Pearl Harbor

80 Years of Infamy: The Heroes of Pearl Harbor

80 Years of Infamy: The Heroes of Pearl Harbor

Joe Archino

Dec 7, 20215 min read

Columbus the Hero: Understanding the Man and His Mission

Columbus the Hero: Understanding the Man and His Mission

Columbus the Hero: Understanding the Man and His Mission

Joe Archino

Nov 30, 202116 min read

Veterans Day 2021: Honoring America's Faithful Guardians

Veterans Day 2021: Honoring America's Faithful Guardians

Veterans Day 2021: Honoring America's Faithful Guardians

Joe Archino

Nov 11, 20212 min read

Faith and Fire: The Story of Saint Florian

Faith and Fire: The Story of Saint Florian

Faith and Fire: The Story of Saint Florian

Joe Archino

Nov 1, 20213 min read

Tribute to a Hero: Armando ‘Chick’ Galella

Tribute to a Hero: Armando ‘Chick’ Galella

Tribute to a Hero: Armando ‘Chick’ Galella

Joe Archino

Sep 30, 20212 min read

September 11, 2001: We Will Never Forget

September 11, 2001: We Will Never Forget

September 11, 2001: We Will Never Forget

Joe Archino

Sep 11, 20212 min read

"Did they get off?" - The Sacrifice of Douglas Munro

"Did they get off?" - The Sacrifice of Douglas Munro

"Did they get off?" - The Sacrifice of Douglas Munro

Joe Archino

Aug 4, 20212 min read

The Young Hero: George Washington and the Battle of the Monongahela

The Young Hero: George Washington and the Battle of the Monongahela

The Young Hero: George Washington and the Battle of the Monongahela

Joe Archino

Jul 9, 20214 min read

The Key is Captured: Ulysses S. Grant and the Conquest of Vicksburg

The Key is Captured: Ulysses S. Grant and the Conquest of Vicksburg

The Key is Captured: Ulysses S. Grant and the Conquest of Vicksburg

Joe Archino

Jul 4, 20215 min read

Battle of Gettysburg: Day Three - Triumph and Tragedy

Battle of Gettysburg: Day Three - Triumph and Tragedy

Battle of Gettysburg: Day Three - Triumph and Tragedy

Joe Archino

Jul 3, 202113 min read

Battle of Gettysburg: Day Two - A Time For Heroes

Battle of Gettysburg: Day Two - A Time For Heroes

Battle of Gettysburg: Day Two - A Time For Heroes

Joe Archino

Jul 2, 202110 min read

D-Day: The Great Crusade of World War II

D-Day: The Great Crusade of World War II

D-Day: The Great Crusade of World War II

Joe Archino

Jun 6, 20218 min read

That Others May Live: The Selfless Stand of William H. Pitsenbarger

That Others May Live: The Selfless Stand of William H. Pitsenbarger

That Others May Live: The Selfless Stand of William H. Pitsenbarger

Joe Archino

Jun 3, 20219 min read

Operation Neptune Spear: The Hunt for Osama Bin Laden

Operation Neptune Spear: The Hunt for Osama Bin Laden

Operation Neptune Spear: The Hunt for Osama Bin Laden

Joe Archino

May 24, 20216 min read

V-E Day: The Flags of Freedom Fly All Over Europe

V-E Day: The Flags of Freedom Fly All Over Europe

V-E Day: The Flags of Freedom Fly All Over Europe

Joe Archino

May 8, 20214 min read

Pandemonium Broken Loose: The Battle of Shiloh

Pandemonium Broken Loose: The Battle of Shiloh

Pandemonium Broken Loose: The Battle of Shiloh

Joe Archino

Apr 29, 202114 min read

Bloody Okinawa: The Last Major Battle of World War II

Bloody Okinawa: The Last Major Battle of World War II

Bloody Okinawa: The Last Major Battle of World War II

Joe Archino

Apr 1, 20215 min read

National Medal of Honor Day: Audie Murphy and Desmond Doss

National Medal of Honor Day: Audie Murphy and Desmond Doss

National Medal of Honor Day: Audie Murphy and Desmond Doss

Joe Archino

Mar 25, 20218 min read

The Epic Stand at the Alamo and the Road to Revenge at San Jacinto

The Epic Stand at the Alamo and the Road to Revenge at San Jacinto

The Epic Stand at the Alamo and the Road to Revenge at San Jacinto

Joe Archino

Mar 24, 20215 min read

Road to Revolution: The Boston Massacre

Road to Revolution: The Boston Massacre

Road to Revolution: The Boston Massacre

Joe Archino

Mar 5, 20213 min read

George Washington: The Indispensable American

George Washington: The Indispensable American

George Washington: The Indispensable American

Joe Archino

Feb 22, 20213 min read

Blood on the Black Sands: The Battle for Iwo Jima

Blood on the Black Sands: The Battle for Iwo Jima

Blood on the Black Sands: The Battle for Iwo Jima

Joe Archino

Feb 19, 20213 min read

Saint John Bosco: Father and Teacher of Youth

Saint John Bosco: Father and Teacher of Youth

Saint John Bosco: Father and Teacher of Youth

Joe Archino

Jan 31, 20214 min read

Sea of Spears: The Epic Defense of Rorke's Drift

Sea of Spears: The Epic Defense of Rorke's Drift

Sea of Spears: The Epic Defense of Rorke's Drift

Joe Archino

Jan 24, 20216 min read

Survival of the Strong: George Washington and the Continental Army at Valley Forge

Survival of the Strong: George Washington and the Continental Army at Valley Forge

Survival of the Strong: George Washington and the Continental Army at Valley Forge

Joe Archino

Jan 12, 20218 min read

To Save the Revolution: George Washington and the Trenton-Princeton Campaign

To Save the Revolution: George Washington and the Trenton-Princeton Campaign

To Save the Revolution: George Washington and the Trenton-Princeton Campaign

Joe Archino

Jan 4, 20216 min read

December 7, 1941: "a date which will live in infamy"

December 7, 1941: "a date which will live in infamy"

December 7, 1941: "a date which will live in infamy"

Joe Archino

Dec 7, 20204 min read

The World Turned Upside Down: George Washington and the American Victory at Yorktown

The World Turned Upside Down: George Washington and the American Victory at Yorktown

The World Turned Upside Down: George Washington and the American Victory at Yorktown

Joe Archino

Nov 25, 20209 min read

Broken Arrow: The Battle of Ia Drang Valley

Broken Arrow: The Battle of Ia Drang Valley

Broken Arrow: The Battle of Ia Drang Valley

Joe Archino

Nov 17, 20203 min read

Veterans Day 2020: Honoring America's Faithful Guardians

Veterans Day 2020: Honoring America's Faithful Guardians

Veterans Day 2020: Honoring America's Faithful Guardians

Joe Archino

Nov 11, 20202 min read

Selfless Devotion: Chaplain Charles Watters and the Battle of Dak To

Selfless Devotion: Chaplain Charles Watters and the Battle of Dak To

Selfless Devotion: Chaplain Charles Watters and the Battle of Dak To

Joe Archino

Nov 5, 20203 min read

Servant of God: The Story of Chaplain Emil J. Kapaun

Servant of God: The Story of Chaplain Emil J. Kapaun

Servant of God: The Story of Chaplain Emil J. Kapaun

Joe Archino

Nov 3, 20204 min read

Theodore Roosevelt: The Master of American Manliness

Theodore Roosevelt: The Master of American Manliness

Theodore Roosevelt: The Master of American Manliness

Joe Archino

Oct 28, 20203 min read

Veterans Live Show Episode 10 - Joe Archino, Radio Host of "This is Why We Stand"

Veterans Live Show Episode 10 - Joe Archino, Radio Host of "This is Why We Stand"

Veterans Live Show Episode 10 - Joe Archino, Radio Host of "This is Why We Stand"

Joe Archino

Oct 22, 20201 min read

Desmond Doss: The Hero of Hacksaw Ridge

Desmond Doss: The Hero of Hacksaw Ridge

Desmond Doss: The Hero of Hacksaw Ridge

Joe Archino

Oct 13, 20204 min read

Heroes Under Fire: Gary Gordon, Randall Shughart, and the Battle of Mogadishu

Heroes Under Fire: Gary Gordon, Randall Shughart, and the Battle of Mogadishu

Heroes Under Fire: Gary Gordon, Randall Shughart, and the Battle of Mogadishu

Joe Archino

Oct 3, 20206 min read

To Fight and Protect: The Heroic Sacrifice of Michael Monsoor

To Fight and Protect: The Heroic Sacrifice of Michael Monsoor

To Fight and Protect: The Heroic Sacrifice of Michael Monsoor

Joe Archino

Sep 29, 20203 min read

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