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Two beautiful buildings that seemed impossible to be taken down collapsed on September 11, 2001. Aden Strong interviewed his father, Craig Strong, on January 9, 2019 in Los Angeles California. 9/11 was the day two planes were hijacked in New...

My father, John Taggart’s story on 9/11.

David Jensen discusses how growing up on Long Island and other events in his life have shaped him. He then talks about his careers as a firefighter and nurse, the lessons these jobs taught him and his hopes for the...

What we talked about was the perceptions my father had in life and the knowledge he gained throughout life. Also we talked about his childhood and where he grew up

Mr. Nolan speaks with Mrs. Everitt about his love of school. Mr. Nolan describes his childhood as “picture-perfect, as picture-perfect can be.” His excitement for learning and the school community led him into the classroom as a teacher. With over...

Rose talks about learning to read, growing up, and how she got to where she is today.

Recalling how Teresa saw 9/11.

An interview about 9-11

The life and times of Lee Starr

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...

Jack and his mom talk about what Tourette Syndrome is, Jack’s diagnosis, what they think about Tourette Syndrome and much more!

Asking my uncle about his experiences on 9/11 2001

Balancing children and a career as a single mother during Covid-19. The importance of having a support system to get through the pandemic.

Interview about first hand account on 9/11

Great Aunt Elaine was the daughter of Jewish immigrants, and she performed professionally in radio, theater, and TV.

Coming from Moshi, Tanzania, Hanz Riziki talks about the challenges he faced regarding his education, and his pursuit of a new life.

Margaret Brown was born June 15th, 1933 in Portland, Indiana. Margaret spoke on major events that occured in her life, memories, her accomplishments, and wisdom to future generations. Recorded February 18th, 2020.

American life through the eyes and passion of an educator. Including the perspective of Tracy Langley, a white, immigrant, woman, and educator.

Teaching Artist Rich Garr expounds on the roots of his practice

This is an interview with my mother and her experience growing up with disadvantages.

Kathryn talks about her life growing up on Long Island, and her summers in Breezy Point. She shares her favorite childhood memories and remembers her favorite teachers. She also shares her experience with the events that occurred on 9/11.

Talked about 9/11 and the impact it had on the world and everyone living in it

Mara Jill Herman (Astoria) interviews Jen Waldman (Manhattan) on May 12, 2021. They discuss early dance recitals, teenage enterprising, getting messy with Musical Theater, YoungArts, and adapting the Jen Waldman Studio to a thriving virtual community.

Tracey O’Rourke discusses her experience on 9/11. She was supposed to be in New York that day, but instead watched the whole event unfold on live television.

The big events that she lived through throughout her life in China and New York.