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My grandmas experience in Chicago surrounding the Vietnam War and 1968 Democratic Convention.

Dad’s immigration journey and what he expierenced the first 15 years in the US.

In this interview, I asked my grandpa questions about his opinions and thoughts about the Vietnam War as well as the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago.

Part I: A multigenerational conversation about the events in history that we witnessed and how they affected us. We talk about culture, war, television, media, historical influences, points of view and legacy. Part II: Uploaded separately as Teacher Talk -...

8th grade history project about Chicago Riots and living at that time (by Slade Jacobs)

This interview focused mainly on the childhood and young life of my dad and how he came to be who he is today. He provided me with a very different yet interesting view of what the American Dream really is...

Larry Scalia grew up in Illinois, but later moved to Laguna in California. In between those times, Larry had dreams of becoming a veteranarian and also was an avid horseman. He had 3 horses, "quarter horses", but never really took...

1st part of my 1970’s interview with my dad. We discuss many of the political topics in this part surrounding the 70’s.

In this interview, I, Annelise Schirmer, and my mother, Renée Schirmer, explore her experiences through the Cold War, Vietnam War, and Civil Rights Movements in the north. She describes her involvement with the rock and hippie groups, contributing to counterculture...

This was an interview about my Grandma’s life starting from the 40s progressing to present day. It has her thoughts, opinions, and ideas and how worldly events have shaped her.

Barb talks about her childhood, job, life, and ect.

Genevieve Dominick speaks about her experience in Chicago between the Great Depression to the present (2017).

Interview conducted in Massillon, Ohio on November 27, 2017. The life experiences of Sharon Miller (age 48) and her perspective growing up. Interviewed by her daughter Natalie Miller (age 14). She explains what is important to her, and others she...

While interviewing my mother we mostly talked about family.

My grandma, who is 80 years old, told me about her life living during the 1960s.

A person of peace. A life of activism. Living my beliefs.

interviewing my grandparents about the 1968 democratic convention

Irene Rosen defected from Czechoslovakia at 11 years old. Her family’s clever escape from the Communist regime showcases the trials and tribulations of immigrants in the 1970’s. She reflects on her experience and elaborates on her unique story.

What went on in her childhood

A conversation between myself, Marin Davis, and my grandfather, Jeffrey Lew about his experience with various events of the 1960s.

My Grandfather continues to talk about his life but he is scared to open up which I assumed. The thing I like is he hints us with important factors that answer presvious questions. 8:25 he starts talking about my grandma...

I talk with my grandfather about his life

My mother and I discuss her family’s story of immigrating from Serbia to the United States in 1970. She is the youngest of four siblings (pictured above).

Erin McCoy (16) talks with a family friend, Patricia (Patty) Medenwald (65) about her experience living during the 1960s. They discuss topics such as the moon landing, the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the Vietnam War, and the Civil Rights...

Jimmy Sidney interviews his father Bobby Sidney about the music he listened to growing up and as an adult. He also touches on why popular music is popular, and how certain genes like gogo, hip hop, and modern day rap...