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

My name is Caren, and I met Aladji in Atlanta, Georgia this November 2022. I quickly realized that he has a very very interesting life that I thought would be perfect for StoryCorps. Aladji is from Senegal, and he’s been...

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

Ismael was born in Syria in 1957 and had to immigrate to the United States at the age of 21 because he was wanted by the goverment.

Mr.Preston is a Marine Corps veteran that served overseas and in the US, from 1999-2004.

American history

Anne Riggsby (60) interviews her father, Korean War veteran, Clyde Waldron (83) about his experiences growing up in South Georgia, becoming a paratrooper, a Union Auto plant representative, a Builder, father and husband.

A fathers life experience escaping from war and finding himself in two of the most populated american cities

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...

Marian Atkins (65) shares what she knows about her mother's life story with her daughter, Veronica Seymour (35). They discuss how she survived World War II as a child in Japan, what it was like for her to immigrate first...

On December 24 of 2022, Naava Richlin (16) interviewed her aunt Lilly (56) about growing up in Ethiopia and being the first one in her family to leave the country. She immigrated from Ethiopia to France just after high school...

Carol Larsen Bringham, a beloved Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Sister, Aunt, and Friend to many shared her many wonderful memories.

We talked about Grandad’s 72 year marriage, his experiences during WW2, and life in small town Georgia.

My dads history and what he went through

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.

Spouses, Melissa Smith (37) and Matt S (39), sit down for a conversation about their relationship, their experiences serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, and the decisions they had to make in order to start a family together.

Ethyl tells of her experience growing up in California and staying under surveillance in Japan during WWII.

I discussed the 4 questions with my Nani, and elaborated more to learn about her life and struggles. She shared many stories with me.

The life of my grandpa was talked about during this interview, along with his memeries and stories.

My grandpa talking about his father and step father, and the war they where in.

My grandpas life and his thoughts.

My grandpa’s life was very hard in Taiwan and moving to America. It was also hard making money, and he did not have a lot.

My grandmothers stories from when she was little and the experiences she had gone through and learned lessons about.

Interview with Steven Huck about the times he grew up in

Blanche is interviewed by her grandchild about her travels around the united states and what she learned from them.