David Givens and Johnathan Givens
Recorded
May 28, 2024
36:05 minutes
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ddf000682
Description
David Givens (80) speaks with his grandson Johnathan Givens (28) about his time in the military during the Vietnam War. He discusses the racism he encountered in his early years of service, recalls his time abroad in Germany and France, and reflects on the lessons he learned throughout his thirty year military career.Subject Log / Time Code
David Givens (D) speaks about his childhood.
D talks about his dream of becoming an architect.
D discusses how farm life prepared him for basic training.
D reflects on the racism he encountered in basic training.
D explains why he lives without regret.
D recalls getting frostbite in Germany.
D recounts a story of meeting a young white girl on the train in Paris who was curious about his dark skin.
D recalls an encounter in the military that taught him to let go of judgment.
Johnathan Givens speaks on his experience in the military.
Participants
- David Givens
- Johnathan Givens