Zach Ackley and His Story

Zach tells his story of being a green beret during the 2000’s and how this has impacted his views on military tactics and motives now

Afghanistan interview

Michelle and Phillip Franz Seitz discuss serving in Afghanistan.

Military Voices – An Interview with Peggy Quast, the wife of a retired Navy Admiral and mother of two Naval Officers

This recording is unique in that it interviews the spouse of a 36 year Navy veteran, a retired Navy Admiral and Vietnam War veteran who is also the mother of two former Naval Officers and the daughter-in-law of another career...

The political and societal impact of 9/11

I (Elise, 16) sit down to talk with my dad(51) about his memory of 9/11 and the effects it had on the modern day. We start with him recalling when he first found out a plane had hit the World...

Yasir Mahboba and Evelyn Garey

[Recorded: Thursday, April 27, 2023] Yasir (22) and Evelyn (21) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Yasir is an undergraduate student at the University of Virginia studying biology on a pre-med track. Evelyn is also an undergraduate...

Nicolette Nordin Heavey and Alex Wu

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Nicolette Nordin Heavey was born Detroit, but spent the majority of her childhood in Belgium and England. After attending college in America, she moved to Andover to raise her family. Wanting to help contribute to...

Teacher Talk – Don't Know Much About History: An Interview with Don and Gabriella Sheffler

Don't know much about history? Gabriella Sheffler advises students to find their own history. Listen to this chat with the two teachers in my family - my husband Don, who teaches photography, and my daughter Gabriella who teaches history. My...

The Life and Experiences of an Indian Woman in America

In the interview, the life of Lipika Nayak was discussed with her daughter Janeisha Nayak as they delve into concepts of struggles in the medical field to maintaining a strong hold in spirituality while moving across the globe.

Elijah Gibson – Liberian/1st Generation American

Elijah Gibson is a first generation american who’s family is from Liberia, Africa. In this interview, he tells the story of his family and his upbringing of a split-culture (American culture and Liberian culture) as well as current life joys...

Zach McGuffey and Chase Wakelin: War in the Middle East

Zach recalls his horrifying experiences during the War in Afghanistan and touches on some of its effects on troops returning home.

Food interview with Grandpa

I asked my grandpa questions regarding who he eats with, where he eats, his relationship with food, his culture, traditions, and personal history in relation to food.

9/11 interview

I learned that it was 4 planes involved in the 9/11 attack. Also I learned that there were a lot of people that help out the people that got hurt during the attack. During the time the U.S. was going...

Interview with dad (Jared Hagedorn, Ex-marine)

Discussion on service during operations enduring freedom and Iraqi freedom with a first division marine

Dad interview

We talked about my dad just being deployed and how he adjusted to life being in the navy and overseas.

10 questions military dad.

We talked about what his military life was like and his family/daily life of going through stuff.

War on Terror and safety

Mom and I talk about how safety is important and how fear from 9/11 still remains

My mother’s Journey to America
May 2, 2022 App Interview

Iman Alabes talks to us about why she moved to America and how her choice affected her life.

The wife.

An interview with my wife. Her experiences and advice.

Living History Project

We discussed Kenny Bauer’s experience in the Iraq war, and his life onwards from there.

My dad and the army

My dad talked about his experiences with West Point, fighting in Germany, Iraq, and what he has taken away from this.