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Dolores Meurer Reed broke all the “rules” about what a woman could do and be when she joined the Women’s Air Service Pilots (WASPs) in 1943. Just one year before her death, Dolores and her sister WASPs, received the Congressional...

On September 27th 2023, Jamison Sevilla (19) from New Jersey sat down and interviewed Laine Emanation (18) from New York. Jamison met Laine this year at the Coast Guard Academy and both have lived on the east coast their entire...

An interview with Ted Johnson, Keeper of Split Rock Lighthouse from 1958-1960. A discussion of daily life and the role of Keepers at the Split Rock Lighthouse on Lake Superior.

We talked about her military life and how she made her transition from civilian to solider

Interview with Joanne Blackwell when she was in the Air Force from 1951 to 1953. Joanne was a teletype operator. She received her training at F. E. Warren, Wyoming. Then was assigned to Maxwell AFB, AL and transferred to Hickam...

Donald Davis (46) talks to Paula Murphy (72) about Paula's life and their time together as teachers in CPS.

We talked of many parts of his life, with a surprise visit from granddaughter Emily. Also some great singing!

Mike Bixler talks about his time in the Coast Guard during the height of the Vietnam War.

parent interview

Siblings, Barbara Davis (61) and Joe Davis (54), reminisce about their childhood in Miami, FL, tell stories about their family traditions, and reflect on how their parents helped shape who they are today.

Joanna shares her life experiences and tells stories about her time in the U.S. Navy.

This interview goes through the life of my mom as she decided to join the military. There were a lot of hard times, for she was only the fourth class of women to get accepted into West Point, but she...

Conversation about my grandfathers childhood

One Small Step partners Wendy Borges [no age given] and Andrew Perkel (61) reminisce over their military experiences, discuss various political topics, and acknowledge those who have greatly influenced them.

Julia Ehrhardt (53) and One Small Step partner Janis Hernandez [no age given] discuss women's issues, racism, and their personal political values.

Philip Hanson (36) tells Stephanie Jackson (34) about his time in the Army and the National Guard, including his deployment to Iraq.

Dick Selissen, Coast Guard Lighthouse Keeper and Chief Officer at the Two Harbors Lighthouse in the 1960's discusses his daily life as a keeper and the importance of lighthouses in keeping ships safe.

My grandmother described leaving rural New York for her education and short career in the U.S. Secret Service in Beirut, Lebanon, in the early days of the Cold War, while her sister took a very different path (a convent). There...

The life events, lessons, and memories of my grandfather Tom Braithwaite over his 79 amazing years on Earth.

My mom talks about what she does currently for work as well as what she did when she was younger. She also talks about stories from her work.

We started with Franks childhood and proceeded though his life.

Frank DePoli remarks on his life and how it has been different than he expected, but excellent nonetheless. He begins with his childhood and how his parents and friends always supported and still do support him. He then elaborates on...

Nicole and Bradley venendaal who are father and daughter talk about their military experience.

Halley Harris (44) is interviewed by her friend and coworker Karuna Duval (58) about enlisting in the army, working as a helicopter repairman, and serving abroad. The pair also talk about misconceptions about PTSD and reflect how different every veteran's...

Specialist Rheinsmith served as a Specialist in the U.S. Army Reserves. She shares her story of empowerment as a female in the military.