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I sat down with my dad to talk about his life and how he grew up. He started from basically nothing and took advice from those of a greater intelligence and applied it to his life and has become very...

Desiree Jarrard (36) talks with her cousin Paul Newland (39) about his military experience and how it affects his life currently.

A Puertorican Air Force Veteran is interviewed on how his Patriotism was formed.

Warren Crawford describes how he met his future wife, Helen Whitehead, while visiting a friend at Crawford W. Long Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. He also describes their honeymoon, a person stealing his wallet within their new home one evening and...

Rita Bowman (58) talks to her daughter, Sam Armengolt (16), about her childhood and what she has learned throughout her life. Born into a lower class family, Rita took care of her younger siblings while growing up; at 18 she...

[Recorded: Friday, November 19th, 2021] Bob Pearson (70) and Carlos Rodriguez (20) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, VA. Bob is an Air Force veteran and Carlos is a second-year student at UVA. Bob grew up in a...

I interviewed my mom, Justine, about her life and how her experiences have helped shape who she is today. I have always been curious about what it was like, from my mom's perspective, of raising two kids while her husband...

[Recorded: Friday, September 15, 2023] Jacob Saul (19) from Bristow, VA, and Kate-Lin Ly (19) from Northern Virginia participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Jacob shares how...

From the leadership qualities learned to the injuries sustained, the sport of football has changed my father's outlook on life. Here, we discuss the most significant examples of this.

This is an interview between myself, Taylor Mahan, and my NJROTC Commander James Davis. In this interview we discuss Commander Davis' career in the military and then transitioning into civilian life as well as important people in his life that...

Wesley Leftwich (82) talks with his grandson, Conner Leftwich (14) about his tour overseas in Vietnam.

[Recorded: December 7, 2022] Maxwell Penders (20) and Maria Terry (42) sit down for a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, VA. Max is an undergraduate student at UVA studying computer engineering, with a deep interest in politics and government...

Andrew Kurtz served in the United States Marine Corps from 2010-2014, and was stationed in North Carolina and Japan. Here he talks about his military experience, reasons for joining, and how it changed him.

In this interview, conducted in January 11, 2019, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Antonio De La Fuente interviews a friend of the family’s, Nino Reyos about his life, to have an understanding of what he’s done and of his cultural...

Emma Cortes (16) and her mother Carmela Cortes (47) discuss what it was like when Carmela had a stroke 9 years ago. Emma was freshly 8 years old when these events took place and Carmela was 39. They talk about...

Jean Claude Malterre came to America from France for a job opportunity and never left. Since that time, he became a mason in Tucson Lodge No. 4. He is now Worshipful Master of the Grand Lodge of Arizona Military Degree...

Angela was born with an above average intelligence, reading her first novel by age five, beginning college at eight, and receiving her doctorate by 18. After a 25-year career in the military, she experienced various explosions, one of which, in...

James discussed his upbringing in a loving family and faith. His mom being a beacon of love and support. He also discussed his mom's cancer diagnosis. He discussed the sacred encounter he had with his mom, a conversation that changed...

I interviewed my uncle Jeff Nelson. He is the commander of the American Legion for the state of Montana.

Bill Shaffer, a Vietnam veteran, is interviewed by her granddaughter, Lydia Crane about his time serving in the Vietnam War. In this interview, they discuss fears he experienced, his personal view on the war, and a couple wild first-hand stories....

This interview is of my grandfather going into depth about his time serving in the military and other questions that tie into that topic.

We first examine how the intersection of politics and sports has changed over time. We then examine the current polarization in U.S. society. Lastly, we discuss topical political issues.

Jacob Garrow, 16, interviews his grandpa Robert Shibla, 92, on Thanksgiving day 2023 in his Aunt's living room. Jacob ask’s about many different times from his grandfather's life. Robert shares a multitude of stories and memories, from childhood recollections to...

Jay Ramirez: 2023-11-27 03:10:48 Gabriel Hudson (34 years old) speaks to his daughter Jay Ramirez (16) about his life growing up as a military kid and what inspired him to also join the military. Hudson reminisces on the story of...

Malcolm Raupp interviews John Boles, who was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Vietnam War. John is Malcolm’s step-grandfather. John talks about missions he performed while in the Air-Force such has, rescue missions, dropping bombs and napalm, and many other tasks....