My Mom’s Perspective of My Grandfathers War

Elisha (17) and his mother Emme (51) talk about what she remembers about her father’s experiences during the Korean War as well as her own.

Interview with 할아버지

An interview with my grandfather who escaped North Korea right before the Korean War

Korean Immigration in the Early 21st Century

My name is Sunjae Lee, and I am a 17 year old junior attending Glenbrook South High school. For my Living History Project, I interviewed my mother based on events that I researched throughout her life.

Arrogance and Vietnam

David Sylvester (my grandpa is in his seventies and reflects on his formative high school and college years. He discusses when he marries his wife (my grandma), and his experiences throughout high school and college. The Vietnam War and the...

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Marjorie Works and Hazel Diaz

Majorie Works (65) shares with her conversation partner Hazel Diaz (36) stories from her over 20 years of experience in the U.S Air Force.

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George Beatty and Charis Hooper

Charis Hooper (44) shares a conversation with her friend, and her grandfather’s friend, George Beatty (82). George talks about Charis’s grandfather’s early life, his importance to the community, and his time in the Korean War.

My Grandfather’s Journey

This is the story of my grandfather’s journey from North Korea to South Korea to the United States.

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Alfred Groos and Laura Kirby

Alfred Groos (88) recounts military service with daughter, Laura King (56). He shares about his roles in China and North Korea, his overall feeling towards basic training, conflict, and how his path has been an influence to his approach to...