Remembering The Journalist Who Was The First American Killed By ISIS

Submitted by rhowell on Tue, 08/18/2020 - 13:43

Diane Foley, president and founder of the James Foley Legacy Foundation, discusses the mission and work of the organization started in memory of her son, James Foley, on this edition of Update-1. James Foley was a freelance correspondent, videographer, and conflict journalist covering the Syrian war when he was killed by ISIS in August of 2014, the first American citizen killed by the Islamic state. 

Diane Foley also discusses the recent report released by the nonprofit on the state of hostages, those still missing, and the work ahead.  She also shares with Gemma Puglisi, a member of the National Press Club's broadcast team, the recent honorees of the Freedom Awards in memory of her son.