Interview with my Dzia Dzia: part 3 of 3

In this section, I interview my grandfather about his career as a historian working for the government and as a professor of history. Also see parts 1 and 2

My grandfather

This is about my grandfather in the Korean war.

An interview with Dad

An interview between a daughter and her 91 year old father and some of his history as a Chicano growing up in Los Angeles and his life in the Marine Corps.

Michael Preston’s life over seas.

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

My grandfather’s childhood

This talked about the early life of my grandfather. It also talked about his time in the army.

My Friend Aladji Sow

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...

50’s and the Military

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

John Metz Childhood
August 24, 2022 App Interview

Alexia Berry (18), John Metz (50) adoptive father, early childhood 80s to 90s military family.

Boris Mirkin’s Interview

Boris talks about his life in the Soviet Union and his experiences with the people aroun him. Boris contrasts his life in America to his life in Russia and why he believes the world is changing for the better.