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Gary Powers, Jr. Discusses 1960 U-2 Incident Involving His Father

On May 1, 1960, American pilot Francis Gary Powers was shot down in his U-2 Spy plane over Sverdlovsk in the former Soviet Union. After being captured, sentenced and imprisoned, Powers was later exchanged for Soviet Spy Colonel Rudolph Abel. In this edition of Update-1, Broadcast Podcast Team membe…

An NPC Member's Book Details Virginia's Cold War History

What were the origins of the Cold War? What was the Cold War?  In this edition of Update-1, Broadcast Podcast Team member Lincoln Smith talks with Cold War historians Gary Powers Jr. and Christopher Sturdevant about the recently released book,"Cold War Virginia," which outlines the storied history …

The Real Story of U2 Spy Pilot Gary Powers—As Told by His Son

On this episode of Our American Stories, on May 1st, 1960, spy pilot Gary Powers was shot down over Soviet Russia resulting in massive controversy....and many questions. Did he defect? Did he have a flameout? Why didn't he kill himself? Did he spill his guts to the Soviets? When he returned from ca…

May 1st-Francis Gary Powers, 1st Public flushing toilets, Calamity Jane, Tim McGraw, SpongeBob, Cheerios, Pluto

Today is the 65th anniversary of CIA pilot Francis Gary Powers being shot down in his U2 spy plane over the Soviet Union.  My co-host today is his son Gary Powers jr.  We got the whole story on his dads place in history.  Gary jr. is a very successfull author, speaker and authority on the cold war.…

The Cold War: America's Forgotten Conflict

Hidden in the rolling countryside of Northern Virginia lies a remarkable time capsule preserving one of America's most consequential—yet understudied—chapters of history. The Cold War Museum at Vint Hill stands as a guardian of memories that textbooks have largely forgotten.Founded by Gary Powers J…

Gary Powers and the U-2 Incident: A Cold War Spy Story Told by His Son

On this episode of Our American Stories, on May 1, 1960, American spy pilot Francis Gary Powers was shot down while flying a secret U-2 reconnaissance mission over the Soviet Union, setting off one of the most controversial moments of the Cold War. Questions followed immediately. Did his plane fail…

May 1st-Francis Gary Powers, 1st Public flushing toilets, Calamity Jane, Tim McGraw, SpongeBob, Cheerios, Pluto

Today is the 65th anniversary of CIA pilot Francis Gary Powers being shot down in his U2 spy plane over the Soviet Union. My co-host today is his son Gary Powers jr. We got the whole story on his dads place in history. Gary jr. is a very successfull author, speaker and authority on the cold war.htt…

DPYL Live: Community Connections | Connecting Veterans Through VCNCV and the 2027 Cold War Espionage Tour

Welcome to the premiere episode of Community Connections, a new bi-weekly series from Depression Proof Your Life Live dedicated to highlighting organizations, programs, and opportunities that strengthen our communities. In this first episode, host Marian Mills welcomes Eric Isaksen, Director of Out…

An NPC Member's Book Details Virginia's Cold War History

What were the origins of the Cold War? What was the Cold War?  In this edition of Update-1, Broadcast Podcast Team member Lincoln Smith talks with Cold War historians Gary Powers Jr. and Christopher Sturdevant about the recently released book,"Cold War Virginia," which outlines the storied history…

Gary Powers, Jr. Discusses 1960 U-2 Incident Involving His Father

On May 1, 1960, American pilot Francis Gary Powers was shot down in his U-2 Spy plane over Sverdlovsk in the former Soviet Union. After being captured, sentenced and imprisoned, Powers was later exchanged for Soviet Spy Colonel Rudolph Abel. In this edition of Update-1, Broadcast Podcast Team membe…