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A little about my dad’s life and what he has learned and wants to pass on. Also the other two in the photo is my cousin and my sister.

Elias Gomez (11) interviews his grandfather, Roberto Lavadie (72), about his experiences during Vietnam.

We talked about Tim Holte’s experience in Vietnam. We focused on his enlisting into the marines and his opinions on the war and military overall.

My dad and I discussed the history of our family and their escape to America from Vietnam. We also talked about his experiences throughout life while being an immigrant. The last part of the interview is his perspective of the...

In this interview, conducted November 2018 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Queenie Samaha (16) interviews her neighbor and relative Donna Smaha (65) about her childhood growing up and significant events that have occurred during her lifetime. Mrs. Smaha talks about what...

Kelsey grew up with her brother, mother and father. Her mom later on in her years became a post lady and her father was part of security. Kelsey has always had to work hard in her life to get where...

My dad talks about life during the Vietnam war, the struggles he went through to get to the U.S., and how he was assimilated into American society

About the lives of my grandparents, Say Moua and Choua Yang, and their journey to the U.S. during the Vietnam War. This interview highlights the lives of Hmong people like my grandparents during the Vietnam War in Laos and in...

Betty Perritt relates her unique experience of serving as Ombudsman for the USS Downes

In this interview, conducted in November, 2017, Mary Katherine Smyth (17) interviews her great grandmother, Esther Boggs about her first date with her future husband, Harry Boggs.

In this interview on November 24, 2018, in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Sophia Velezis interviews her grandfather, Peter McGrath, about his life growing up in Michigan during the cold winters where he ice skated and the warm summers when he water...

In this interview, on November 24, 2018, in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Sophia Velezis interviews her grandfather, Peter McGrath, about his life growing up in Michigan during the cold winters when he ice skated to the warm summers when he water...

I interview my grandmother on her life and experiences. We speak on World War 2, Vietnam war, the moon landing, 9/11, and more. She discusses her childhood memories and gives advice to teenagers.

Laszlo Pinter talking about his life before, after, and during his immigration from the Soviet Union during a state of Socialism to America during the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights discussion. He describes the struggles of moving to a...

Oscar speaks about his life growing up, in the Navy and his family.

My father speaks of his early life before joining the marine corps and later navy, describing his 26 year long career serving the United States

My uncle, Dieu Nguyen, is currently a citizen of Vietnam. I was able to have an opportunity to have a conversation with him as he is currently visiting us in San Diego, California. My uncle recalls his life through the...

My dad, Shane Rossman, served in the U.S. Navy for four years where he worked as an air traffic controller. He enlisted during the Pursian Gulf War and was stationed in several U.S. ports.

The life and times of Steven

Rachel Schmidt (41) sits down with her father, Fred Jones (79), to ask him about his young adult years. Fred shares stories from his time studying at the Georgia Institute of Technology and from his time serving in the U.S....

I interveiw my buddy about his life.

Young Aaron interviews her Grandfather on the night before he leaves to go home in California. The two share some laughs over his children and Aaron's father. They get a bit emotional over his time in the military and the...

My grandfather speaks about his experiences during the Vietnam War and once he reached America. He compares his childhood hardships due to the communist takeover to the childhood I got to experience.

Reflections from EM3 Larry E. Davidson, E Division Sailor onboard USS DUBUQUE (LPD 8) from 1969-1971.

Adrienne Day (16) and Barbara Day (53) talk about what it was like to live and grow up on an army base. She shares stories of what it was like for her father to be serving in Vietnam. We also...