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One Small Step conversation partners Maryann Elder (62) and James Layton (64) talk about their political beliefs, their experiences with the LGBT community, and faith.

Mikaela Finley: 2020-11-26 00:59:09 My grandpa and I talked about all of his life, from years ago when he was young to working in the military and all the way up to 2020.

Jim and I talked about his childhood, along with people who influenced him through his life. We also talked about his experiences being a father and learning how to be a good one. I asked him questions about his time...

Jeff Kissler (54) talks with wife, LaDawn (Dawni) Kissler (53), son, Jonathan Kissler (12), and, daughter, Anna Kissler (16) about his service in the Army. He talks about his deployment to Afghanistan, proud moments during his service, and advice for...

Spouses John Spencer (70) and Chiq Teresa Edwards Spencer (70) discuss John being drafted to the Vietnam War, basic training, and his travels across the world.

Bob (93) shares with his son Robert some of the highlights of his life. His first job was at a fledling TV Station (NBC) in NY. He spent his entire 40 yr career there w/ a short stint in the...

Shari, who is bi-racial, talks about the racism faced as a small child living in Alabama in the early 60s.

Susan Laflamme (70) interviews her spouse Richard Laflamme (70) with a main focus on his early childhood and his military service in Iraq.

Quenton Stokes-Brown (25) interviews his older brother Jasen Brown (40) about his service in the Army and his various deployments.

[Recorded: September 23, 2022] Emily (20) and Dennis (76) record a One Small Step Conversation in Charlottesville, VA. Emily is a second-year student at the University of Virginia and shares a passion for issues of food insecurity and homelessness. Dennis...

Diana Thomas-Gonzalez: Nov/19/2021. Diana (16) interviews her adopted grandpa David Grimm (60+) about growing up, religion, the military, and family.

Mary Aa (82) speaks with her friend and neighbor Frederick Stagbrook de Clairmont (51) about her experiences and memories during post-World War II as a child of occupational forces in Germany. They also talk about fear and uncovering trauma from...

James Clifton, WW II Veteran, Korea Veteran, Combat Veteran and member of the Arkansas Military Hall of Fame share stories of his experience in the military.

Daryl Bowen (76) recounts his personal and family history to his daughter, Lorelei Sterling (49).

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Cecilia Munoz (16) interviews her past teacher history teacher, Ralph Bernard (65) about the events that shaped him into the influential person he is today. Mr. Bernard...

Im too tired to write a summary also i did this on the 24th the app is being mean it isnt my fault i tried to convince it but it wouldnt listen to me and it made me mad but...

My grandpa, David Grebe, is 84 and shared his experience during the 60s and 70s. He talks about his opinions on the Vietnam war, his experiences with the JFK assassination, and the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Interviewer Kaylee Neal (age 18 female) average college student interviews former high school friend Alex Cabrera (age 19 male) who is enlisted in the United States Army. Overviews the lifestyle of an Army boy looking for a way to be...

Mary DaSilva (62) interviews her father, Thadis "Thad" Box (94), about his childhood in Central Texas, his time in the military, and the life lessons he has learned.

Mother and daughter Rose Tonti (101) and Mary Miller (62) discuss their family’s history and immigration from Italy to the United States during World War II.

Kim Thornsburg (72) tells his new friend and StoryCorps facilitator Shira Smillie (26) about the Marfa lights, his experience with UFOs, and his reflections on truth.

Dave Holmes tells his story about building a top secret military aircraft and how it felt to keep a huge secret from his family.

Henry McCoy (59) sits down with his mother-in-law, Margaret Black (85), to ask about her and her sisters' adventures in "show biz."

Interview with an army veteran and his thoughts on the 2nd Amendment

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Eureka, California, Taryn Sanborn (16) interviews her family friend Douglas Glenn (61) about his childhood and his adventure in the military. Doug shares stories about learning how to deal with getting a...