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.

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

Kareem Mosa-Basha interviews his dad, Ismael Mosa-Basha about growing up in Syria and imagrating to the United States

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.

Our Eyes Have Seen (Episode IV: Life and Times of Thomas Henry Sheffler)

Part I: A multigenerational conversation about the events in history that we witnessed and how they affected us. We talk about culture, war, television, media, historical influences, points of view and legacy. Part II: Uploaded separately as Teacher Talk -...