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My grandfathers military experience and how it shaped his life. We talks some about his childhood too because he grew up in a military family.

My Grandma(Oma) answers some questions from how she joined the military, to even working for the state department.(The cover photo is from us when she too me to London, I called he for the interview)

In this interview conducted in December 2018 in Chantilly, Virginia, Andrea Urlich interviews her Uncle Alexander Urlich about his time being in the military and his childhood life . He mainly talks about /describes how life was like in the...

Matthew Huband explains how even the darkest of times can lead to a happy healthy life.

On November 25, 2018 in Los Angelos CA, I will be interviewing Rodan Ubungen, or in other words my Dad! He was born on September 24, 1981 in Baguio City, Philippines. Then immigrated to the United States with him and...

Kendra Morgan (38) shares a conversation with her father, Clark Morgan (64), about their family’s history and Civil War history. Clark also talks about his involvement in living history, in Civil War reenactments, and about his gratitude for the support...

Lisa Arsenault’s life and experiences living in a military family constantly moving around the US

Growing up and high school

A short interview between friends

My father discussed his childhood in France, his time in the French military, working as a welder, and moving to America. He also discussed working as a rescue worker on 9/11, and how it made him become a firefighter.

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Chantilly, VA, Cindy Nguyen interviews Ms. Black about her childhood and life. Ms. Black shares her stories on how New York and changes, like a sudden adventure in the military, has made...

[Recorded: Wednesday, March 20, 2024] The pair differed on being Liberal versus Moderate. They explained their viewpoints and where they came from. They both grew up in Richmond, VA, but one of them has political views with a lot of...

I asked my mom about where she grew up as a child and what her life was like. I also asked her about how she met my dad and how he proposed.

My mom, my grandma and I discuss our family history on Thanksgiving.

[Recorded Tuesday, April 4th, 2023] Tera (32) and Kayla (19) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Tera has a background in campaigning and advocacy and teaches high school History and ESL in Charlottesville. Kayla is a second...

Military and life experiences

Cheryl Stevens (54) and One Small Step partner Jo Watson [no age given] discuss their experience with racial discrimination, political actions, and family genealogy.

While intended on talking about the past personal live of a mother that a child wanted to know more about actually became a conversation more about our changing society and what that means for families.

Julia Torres: 2020-04-23 00:35:37 Married for 26 years, John and Julia are navigating their long-distance marriage impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic. They share their emotions, logistical challenges, teachable moments and hopes for surviving this crisis.

Me and my family talked about everything. Ourselves growing up, where we are from, what we did growing up. Our favorites like television shows, music, and movies. We talked about memories, mainly happy memories because we’re cryers. At least, me...

Chris talks about his life before, during and after the military. He also mentions how he got into his line of work in the medical field.

Childhood in Hanover County, Virginia, her parents, and advice for her daughters

This interview was conducted in November 25, 2018 in Centreville, Mississippi. Zoe Wilson(13) interviews her friend and great grandmother Nana T(76). This interview was about her childhood and fun memories she has all around. At the end she tells me...

I interviewed my dad and he talked about his childhood, his time in the military and being a parent.

A student interviews another student about how school affects them and what they think should be changed.