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Michelle and Phillip Franz Seitz discuss serving in Afghanistan.

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...

[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...

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...

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

Brian Scott-Smith talks with Gold Star Mother, Helen Keiser-Pedersen at her home in Connecticut, about her late son Andrew, who died in Afghanistan while on military service and America's fading memory about Gold Star Families and what that means.

Part of Tyler Mansouri's Eagle Project.

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...

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

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

My dad and I discuss the Cold War, 9/11, and the Afghanistan War.

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

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

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

An interview with my wife. Her experiences and advice.

we talked about life

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

Personal experiences on 911, thoughts and feelings about actions taken against terrorism

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

I interviewed my grandpa about his brother Ed who served in the Vietnam war. My grandpa also gave shared his view on the war and how it felt to be at home during the war.

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Andover Stories of American Identity: A thoughtful conversation with Amy Sebell, where she discusses her Jewish heritage, her dedication to helping people, her family, and her love for Andover.

Andover Stories of American Identity: Juan Morales shares his harrowing story about coming to America as a young child. He discusses the importance of family, culture and hard work.