Living History Project: Recorded Interview (Cold War & Immigration)

I interviewed my father on life during the Cold War in Yugoslavia. In addition, he explained his immigration journey to the United States.

The Cuban Missile Crisis and the Cold War

My Dad's experiences during the Cold War, and my Grandpa's experiences during the Cold War and Cuban Missile Crisis.

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Guy Linscott and Brenda Peluso

Guy Linscott (85) speaks with his Daughter Brenda Peluso (61) about his experiences in the Navy and Coast Guard. Guy reflects on what the military taught him and remembers his friends and mentors who have passed.

3rd hour interview

This is the cold war interview for my 3rd hour project for Mr. S

War time views with my grandmother

We start off with the cold war era conflicts and issues. Then we delve into current conflicts and issues

Interview with Vietnam Navy Veteran

I interviewed my grandpa, he was in his 20s during 1960. He was drafted into the Navy during the Vietnam War, but was never on the battlefield. He talks about his life during the 1960s, the Civil Rights Movement, the...

From Ho Chi Minh City to San Diego: Stories from a Child of Communism (1971-1993)

Hear first-hand accounts of bombings and war while growing up under communism, as well as a comparison between today's life in Saigon versus communist life in Ho Chi Minh City. Trang Dinh (52) talks with her son, Andy Hoang (16),...

Cold War with Neal Stine

My uncle described his experience working with the US government during the time of the Cold War.

Cold War Interview

This is me interviewing my dad on the cold war and how it impacted his life.

Berlin Wall with Van Farnsworth

Van went on a 10 week trip traveling Europe and ended up in Berlin when the wall was built

Papas story

Me and my grandpa talk for an afternoon about his life and some things he's learned in the Navy.

Grandpa’s experience with the Cold War

Grandpas experience through the 60’s and the cold war

1980 “Miracle On Ice”

The 1980 Winter Olympics were monumental for the United States as the men’s hockey team upset the heavily favored Soviet Union in the midst of the Cold War. This interview highlights the importance and significance of the win in context...

My Dad’s Experience During the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan

My dad reflects on what it was like when the Soviet Union Invaded his home country, Afghanistan, in 1979. He was 9 years old when Russian tanks rolled into his city, and his family was forced to flee their country.

TIB with my mom

My mom answered my prepared questions, and then we talked more about the recovery but in a broader view, like what our country as a whole did to support it. I can provide a more specific translation

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 -...

Combat Veteran interviews Military Widow

Mrs.Joy was kind enough to share her life experiences with me and I am forever grateful. She is a military widow who owns her own daycare. Being a combat veteran myself, I had countless questions because of the many intersections...

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

Carmen talks about her childhood in Mexico and her journey to California. She also talks about historical events that she remembers.