Interview with my Dzia Dzia: part 3 of 3

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

This is about my grandfather in the Korean war.

Our Eyes Have Seen (Episode IV: Life and Times of Thomas Henry Sheffler)

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 -...

50’s and the Military

What civilian life and military life was like in the 50’s

Bompa’s WW2 story

This interview tells my grandfathers experience during WW2 and having to escape from the Germans by bicycle.

American Expat, from Korea to Thailand: An interview of Robert Jerry Draughon by Roberta Draughon Goode

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...

Combat Veteran interviews Military Widow

Mrs.Joy was kind enough to share her life experiences with me and I am forever grateful. She is a military widow who owns her own daycare. Being a combat veteran myself, I had countless questions because of the many intersections...

Michael Preston’s life over seas.

We talked about everyday life in the war and why he decided to join the Marine corps.