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Born one of seven in World War Two Germany, Emil (Mike) Kropf speaks about his life—his experience coming to America, being drafted in the U.S. army, meeting the love of his life on a train and coming back to raise...

Some questions about their childhood, children, and memories.

What was it like growing up in Germany, and how does it compare to living in the United States.

We were discussing general things about my aunt’s life overseas and what she learned

2nd part of interview with grandmother

Brothers-in-law and best pals Jonathan and Gunter discuss childhood on opposite sides of World War II.

We talked about PopPop’s childhood, when he met my Nana and giving advice

About her life as being an army brat. Her experiences as a child and growing up with her father in the military.

I interviewed my endeared grandmother who I call my Nana. She has lived a full and wonderful life. She is an example of a hard working woman and a loving friend and mother figure to all. I’m blessed to be...

We talked a little about their childhood, then how they met and when they go married. We also talked about my Grandpa being in the military, my mom and aunts growing up.

A interview with my mother-in-law at Eaton's Ranch

86 year old remembers the trials of escaping Austria during the nazi occupation. A lesson in acceptance and understanding.

My Grandmother grew up during World War II and migrated to America when she was 11. She had a very unique childhood and believes that the people of my generation should try to get good, basic education to lay a...

Questions ranging from growing up, family heritage, civil engagement, and future prospects.

Brett and I mainly discussed about his childhood, his goals in life, and a few other minor topics.

I recorded with my grandfather. We recorded it in my dining room on May 6th. He is from Germany and will be talking mostly about his past and present.

Kashton White, a 16 year old from Illinois, interviews Matt Berning, a 53 year old who is his mom’s boyfriend, about his life experiences and his time in the Navy.

My grandma talks about her childhood memories and what it was like growing up in Nazi germany during the Second World War.

In this interview Maggie Tritremmel spoke with her Opa, Herb Tritremmel and what his life was like growing up, in school, and in the military service in Germany.

My dad’s life growing up in Germany.

In this interview we talk about my dad's early life,jobs,and the military

In the interview on Sunday the 25 November 2018 we talked about a lot of things. One of the things that we talked about was her childhood. We also talked about the Emmett till case and also we talked about...

In this interview, which takes place over Thanksgiving break, I interview my grandfather Larry Pirkle about various components of his life. Mr. Pirkle discusses his youth, and growing up in Hueytown, Alabama. After this, he reminisces about his decision to...

My Mom is Brigitta Woodward, born and raised in Kalrsruhe, Germany, and 59 years young. My parents married in Germany when my mom was 32, and she left her life there to move to upstate New York with my siblings...

My interview with my mother: Memories from post WWII Germany, emigrating to the United States, culture shock, COVID-19, language barriers