Allison Cooley and her grandfather, Ronald Ford, discuss Ronald's experience in the U.S. Army

Recorded November 21, 2020 Archived November 21, 2020 37:00 minutes
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Id: APP2377396

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This interview, recored on November 21st 2020 from Albuquerque New Mexico where Allison (16) lives, interviews her grandfather, Ronald (87), who lives in Concord New Hampshire, explores Ronalds early school days in New Hampshire and life overseas in Taiwan, drafted to serve in the Korean War in his 20's. Ronald talks about his role (morse code) in the U.S. Army through the Army Security Agency (ASA) and his life lessons within his family of generations have learned and taught him. Ronald shares his reality and transition from military to civilian life along with his actions to overcome obstacles giving wise advise to future generations.

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  • Ronald Ford
  • Allison Cooley

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