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I interviewed my grandpa, Bill Papierniak, about his experience being drafted into the Vietnam War and how it impacted him.

Interviewer:Aston Powe Age:15 Interviewee: Angel Padilla Age:56 1st Cousin removed

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...

Theodora Niemeyer (82) interviews her friend Roger Norgaard (83) about his childhood, his golfing career, his experience flying helicopters for the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War, and the story of how he and Theodora, who were high school...

In his early life Homero would defend his family which could be the reason as to why he would join the U.S. military, he was very private in school and showed signs of joining the military at a later age...

My grandpa’s life was very hard in Taiwan and moving to America. It was also hard making money, and he did not have a lot.

In the year 1969, a young Dennis Bidwell gathers around the tv with his buddies in the basement of his college dorm. But the men aren't watching a sporting event or game show—They are watching the military draft for the...

Andy Waltrip (55) interviews his father, Steve Waltrip (79), about his time serving in the U.S. Navy.

My dads history and what he went through

I discussed the 4 questions with my Nani, and elaborated more to learn about her life and struggles. She shared many stories with me.