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In this section, I interview my grandfather about his career as a historian working for the government and as a professor of history. Also see parts 1 and 2

My grandfather talks about his life in the Navy, what it was like as a child, and what his life was like after his service.

Dara Cummings interviewing Don Cummings about his navy experience 2004

This interview is about Loren’s army service during the Korean War 1951-1953.

Robert’s memories of the Korean War.

Roberta Draughon Goode (53) interviews her father, Robert Jerry Draughon (84) for future generations and for family history. Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, Jerry enlisted in the Korean War at age 17. An entrepreneur with a taste for adventure, he...

Arnold Aanonsen, a Korean War vet, discusses his life and what he expected in America compared to what he sees now.

John told me about his life and how he grew up in Japan and was involved in the Marines. He told me all about his family and the impact that they have had in his life. He was a very...

My grandfather tells me the stories of his service on the Military Railroad Service in American based Japan during the Korean War. He gives personal insight into his experience as a young American man in an unfamiliar land during wartime.

My dad’s immigration story of coming to America, the land of opportunities.