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My Grandpa describes his experiences at war and his history.

This interview takes place in November 2022 in Flint, Mi , Tori Hopkins (15) interviews her grandmother Ora Taylor (81) about her childhood. Ms. Taylor shares stories about 9/11, retiring and life after highschool. She also talks about different jobs...

Me and my family talked about everything. Ourselves growing up, where we are from, what we did growing up. Our favorites like television shows, music, and movies. We talked about memories, mainly happy memories because we’re cryers. At least, me...

This was a nice talk. Mom was a little apprehensive at first because she’s not much for talking about herself, but we started having fun once we got going.

A stroke survivor with aphasia talks to his wife about his perceived struggles and blessings. He hopes his story is an encouragement to others.

Just talk of family, past memories, and the future

In the interview that takes place in Annapolis Maryland in December of 2019 between Emily and her grandmother Sally, they begin talking about her favorite memories. As we dive in more you find out more about Sally’s childhood and some...

This was the first interview for Vets & Cadets: A Veterans Interview Project. Miles Abernethy talks about supply, service, and jobs

Alexia Berry (18), John Metz (50) adoptive father, early childhood 80s to 90s military family.

I spoke with my dad Jim Plute about his experience living in Germany as a child and moving to the United States.

My Grandpa talks a about his ancestors and his history.

This is about when my dad joined and served the military in the army. There are some funny parts and some serious parts. This is about my dad joining, serving, and the aftermath of his service.

In this interview, conducted on November 26, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois, Colin Mulcahy interviews his father, Scott Mulcahy. Scott shares about his early life in Dearborn, Michigan. He credits his parents for how close his siblings are today. This is...

Growing up

David Tilson, a 92-year old World War 2 veteran, reminisces about his 43 months of service in England, and in the Philippines on a tugboat four days before the first atomic blast.

My father and I talked about a variety of events that happened throughout his life. We discussed points of where he has been, his tough times and his greatest times, and why he made certain decisions in his life.

We talked about how he learned that it's important to enjoy life, because we won't be here forever. He also talked about how family is the most important thing in life.

Discussion about a different time based of the point of view of an engineer.

This is my interview with my long time girlfriend, fellow Marine, Mary Foley. The interview took place in her hometown of Braintree, MA. I asked her various questions regarding her childhood, family, and service.

We talked about what he did during his childhood, where he lived, where he worked, how he met my grandma, and other life decisions he made.

Interviewing my father who has been in the military for 30 years.

I started by asking him questions about school. I learned that he liked it because of his friends and that he used his money he made to pay for car payments. I also asked him questions about his jobs and...

My Dad is a retired veteran in the army and served for almost 30 years, he grew up in buffalo and has had a very interesting life. He went to college at Cornell and was a vet for a short...

My name is Brooke Officer and I interviewed my mom, Lauren Officer, about her experience in the military as she is a veteran. My mom was in the Airforce branch. She talked about why she joined the military, different places...

His past self and how much his family means to him.