Major Events of the Cold War – A Discussion with my Grandma

Connor Fogarty (16) talks with his grandmother Alice Van Lew (81) about her first-hand accounts of major events in the Cold War. Talking points include the Korean and Vietnam wars, the space race, the Cuban Missile Crisis, JFK's assassination, and...

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Cheryl Henry and Cindy Martin

One Small Step Partners Cheryl Henry (60) and Cindy Martin (70) share stories about their families, political beliefs, and their home state of Virginia, and student loan forgiveness.

Madeline O’Sullivan with Beth O’Sullivan Wachusett 2017

Learn about Beth O'Sullivan's childhood and what it's like to be a military wife.

Greg Buchanan

Brynn Dieckmeyer (17) and her grandfather, Greg Buchanan (71), discuss his experience living in America during the 1960’s.

Todd tells Merry about growing up during the Cold War.

Todd was born in 1948 and grew up in White Plains, NY. He recounts being a child during the tensions like the arms race between Americans and Soviets. Merry is his daughter, trying to understand the impact of the Cold...

John Suarez talks to Evan Faulkenbury about his life experiences

John Suarez starts by discussing his childhood and growing up in New York state. He talks about his experiences in the 1960s and 1970s. Suarez talks about learning to listen and avoid being judgmental. He discusses work and family around...

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Dario Morell and Dario Morell

Dario Morell (57) talks with son Dario Gabriel Morell “Gabriel” (20) about coming to the U.S. at the age of ten, and their visit to Cuba 47 years later to meet long-lost family.

life of a military wife

My grandma was very open about how she felt after her first husband was killed in action.

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 -...

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Judith Peavey and Sonia Kinkhabwala

Judith Peavey (71) shares her thoughts, feelings, and memories about her late husband's life and their relationship leading up to his diagnosis with dementia. Sonia Kinkhabwala (22) accompanies and listens to her stories.

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Peter Cohen and Richard Herb

One Small Step partners Peter Cohen (71) and Richard Herb (66) share their work in leadership, their views on politics, and their relationship to scholarship.

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Molly Jennings and Michael Jennings

Molly Jennings (25) asks her dad Michael Jennings (68) about his upbringing and his childhood. Michael talks about his experiences living abroad due to his father's work in international development and shares about why he does not believe in war.

Dr. Howard and Josephine Scalone interview of their early life, WWII, cuban missile crisis, advice to grandchildren. February 23, 2020, WA

I interviewed my parents, Howard and Jo Scalone, in their home in Brush Prairie, WA, February 23, 2020. My father grew up in NY, my mom in Connecticut. They talk about their childhoods, early life together, WW II, Cuban missile...

The Cold War

My grandfather talks about personal experiences in his life starting during WWll and ending around The Cold War.

life of a military wife full length

My grandma was surprisingly very open about sensitive subjects such as losing a husband in the Vietnam War. I learned a lot about her.

Jackson Theobald and Bill Wishlinski

Jackson Theobald interviews his Grandpa Bill Wishlinksi over his time in the 60s covering topics such as JFK's assassination, college, the Vietnam War, and social movements.

Robert Lee Bennett Historical Memories

I interview my uncle about various events he remembers, including events like Watergate and the assassination of JKF as well as his experience in the military.