Maddy Shearer interviews Beatrice Peterson about International Traveling and Living during the Cold War

Beatrice Peterson recalls her experiences traveling with the American military during the midst of the Cold War to locations like Vietnam, Cambodia, Germany, and Romania while being interviewed by her granddaughter, Maddy Shearer on May 14th, 2022. She details how...

A Different Time

I interview my grandpa about his life growing up in a quieter time yet facing threats like the Cold War, fear of World War III, and other events like the Cuban Missile Crisis

My american host mother and the military

My name is Titi. I am an exchange student from Hungary and I had a talk to my American host mom about her military years, her life and my exchange.

1989…When the Wall Came Down

Eric Decker recalls when the Berlin Wall came down and German reuinification, interviewed by Professor Liette Gidlow of Wayne State University.

World History Oral History Project

A interview with my grandpa about his time in the military.

Attitude of Gratitude McGreal

My mom is very oriented to her family and is passionate about being a mom. Her memories of the Vietnam War are interesting since I did not know that it was not supported by many Americans.

My dad and the army

My dad talked about his experiences with West Point, fighting in Germany, Iraq, and what he has taken away from this.