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Megan [no last name given] (38) shares a conversation with her mother, Grace [no last name given] (69), about Grace’s childhood, the people who impacted her life the most, her children and grandchildren, and the wisdom she would like to...

Sisters Gloria Weston-Smart (66), Joyce Thomas (64), and Joann Bynum Johnson (61) reminisce about their childhood together, remember family members who have passed away, and express gratitude for the tight-knit community that they grew up in.

Vivek Somasundaram [no age given] interviews his father, Thayumanasamy Somasundaram (62), about his childhood and upbringing in India. Thayumanasamy talks about his family, his educational background, and his decision to pursue a career in science.

Emily Eikelberner (50) and Charlie Winski (45) interview their parents, Mark Winski (76) and Nancy Winski (75), in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary. Mark and Nancy tell the story of how they met, fell in love, and got married;...

Colleagues Shea McLean (59) and Janet Cobb (57) speak about working for USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park. They reflect on their military careers, discuss the importance of preserving historical artifacts, and speak about Mobile, Alabama's ties to military history.

Marcia Franklin (60) interviews friend and veteran Ellie Kennedy (65) about her experiences during the Gulf War. They also talk about life after the war, athleticism, and Gulf War Syndrome.

Dorothy Garza (63) interviews her friend Sidney Davis (75) about how he beat cancer, what it was like being incarcerated for over 30 years, and the ways in which God influences his daily life.

Jerome Novey (76) shares a conversation with his daughter, Shannon Novey [no age given], about his decision to pursue a career as a lawyer instead of joining the family business.

Alice Thompson (no age given) talks to Aisha Truss (no age given) about her life, growing up, her marriage, and her advice for her great-granddaughter.

Emma Linski (36) interviews her father, Joseph Whitmore (70), about his childhood and the person who had the most influence on him, his grandfather.

Daughter and mother Adria Dunn (52) and Dr. Irene Dunn (74) discuss their family history, legacy, and Irene's decision to join the Army Reserve.

Ca'ren Hudson (26) interviews her godmother, Bettye Haskins (74), about her time as an Officer in the Army Reserves.

Rae George (17) interviews her mother, Weruche George (44), about her high school experience in Nigeria, life advice she has for young people, and the hopes she has for her children.

Sonya Haynes (48) interviews her friend, Tonya Brooks (54), about her career, life advice she would like future generations to know, and what she is grateful for.

Tokeya Graham (48) shares a conversation with her daughter, Keilani Graham (23), about the way the pandemic has shifted their relationship, as well as their understanding of personal creativity. They also discuss living authentically while centering autonomy.

Jamie Kekaualua [no age given] shares a conversation with her grandmother, Evangeline Kekaualua (87) about Evangeline’s upbringing in Hawaii, how she came to Columbus, Georgia, the advice she would like to pass on to others, and about her family.

Kim Le (37) talks with her father, Duc Le (69), about his work during the Vietnam War, his last day in Vietnam, and his experience coming to the United States.

Paul Hobson (70) talks with his wife Victoria Hamilton (68) about his early life as an artist working for Bauhaus master Herbert Bayer, how those experiences informed his later work as a designer, and how meeting his wife changed his...

Zachary Kilby (21) shares a conversation with his mentor, David Glenn (54), about David’s time playing baseball when he was younger, his career in sports media, the mentors he had throughout that career, and the legacy he would like to...

Tina (37) talks with her friend Chuck (37) about their time in the military, his work as a federal investigator, and transitioning into civilian life.

Hope Johnson Terry (52) remembers her husband Brent with her daughter Zenzele Terry (15). They share his experiences in the military and remember his commitment to his family.

Sisters Rachel Pettis (33) and Hannah Gibson (45) sit down for a conversation about their family and the different experiences they had growing up as siblings born eleven years apart.

Duane France (44) speaks with his friend Jennifer "Jen" Burch (31) about enlisting in the Army, the places he deployed to, the challenges of coming home, and his work as a mental health counselor for veterans.

Mark Medrano (24) talks to StoryCorps Facilitator, Mary Bess Ser (41) about the lessons he's learned in life so far, especially not to let his past mistakes define his future. He reflects on the barriers to speaking up about being...

Sisters Darin Spelber (44) and Gabbe Grodin (40) interview their father, Jerrold Grodin (71), about his decision to enlist in the Army Medical Corps at the age of 51 the day after September 11th, 2001.