On the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Spirit of America is looking back on one year of intense effort to help Ukraine defend its freedom and democracy. And, we’re looking ahead at what’s still needed on the front lines. Thank you for your...
Spotlight is a new virtual speaker series from Spirit of America featuring leaders in world affairs and national security. Thank you for joining us in fall 2022 for expert analysis and unique insights into the global issues driving our work. Each event can be viewed...
Did you miss our 30-minute briefing covering updates on our response to the Ukraine crisis? The recording is now online! Watch CEO Jim Hake, Director of Field Operations Terrell Chandler, Europe Regional Program Manager Matt Dimmick, and our local partner Ruslan...
To honor the 80th anniversary of the Allied Victory in Europe, Spirit of America hosted a special virtual discussion featuring author and historian Alex Kershaw and US Embassy Berlin spokesperson Elisabeth Rosenstock-Siller. Alex Kershaw, resident historian for...
I’m Olesia, a 16-year-old high school student from a small village called Yelanets in the Mykolaiv region. I used to have an ordinary life filled with hobbies, time spent with friends, and a peaceful sky above me. Unfortunately, everything changed with the full-scale...
My name is Yevhenii and I am from Mykhailo-Kotsyubynske village in Chernihiv oblast. After February 24, my village was occupied for 35 days. During that time I stayed at home and did not leave anywhere. Imagine what it's like to be without water and electricity for...
My name is Marharyta. I am 17 years old. I am from the Kyiv region, the town of Bila Tserkva, but I have spent almost half my life in the village Shkarivka. Throughout my childhood, Shkarivka was a place where you could come to your grandmother's house for aromatic...
My name is Victor. I am 15 years old and from the small town of Bashtanka in Mykolaiv region. Many times I thought about what my life would be like if this war didn’t begin. The first day of spring 2022 will forever remain in my memory. Then, in my small town, real...
Marking the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Spirit of America CEO Jim Hake was joined by Dr. Frederick Kagan, senior fellow and director of the American Enterprise Institute Critical Threats Project, and Dr. Kimberly Kagan, the founder...
