Russ Greene on Returning from Military Service in 1968

Father talks about his military service, and what it was like to get involved in 1968 politics after his return.

Transitioning from Duke University to the NFL 1972 – 1973

Ernest Jackson played defense back and running back as a senior for Duke University in 1971. He is the is the only player to win ACC offense player of the week and ACC defense player of the week in the...

From nothing to something

"I didn't have a skill so I figured if I went to the military they would teach me a skill which they did." On November 21,2019,in Cerritos,California, 15 year old Isaiah Brewington sat down with his 78 year old grandfather...

Kyndall Richey, Kendall Walden, and Retha Walden

Kyndall Richey (12) is interviewing Kendall (82) and Retha Walden (80). They talk about Retha and Kendall Walden's life experiences. They do this over the phone on Tuesday November 24th, 2020.

Race Riots Interview

I interview my Uncle Dan on the race riots and racial tensions of the latter 60s and how much that has changed in Detroit today.

"I can't say I had a happy childhood… but it is what it is"

I interviewed my dad about his childhood growing up with a deaf mother and an abusive step-father

Frank White’s Moon Landing Story

Frank White speaks about his Moon Landing story for the Moon Landing in Context Project at Framingham State University. Topics include living abroad in the 1960s, the Apollo missions, Earthrise, the Vietnam War, astronauts, and the Overview Effect.

Grandad Ira's view on selective service.

For a school assignment I needed to interview my grandfather and ask him some questions about the draft for Vietnam, he never served but hes always been an opinionated man so I figured his interview would be very interesting.

Interviewing my Boomer of a Father with Arbitrary Questions on Constantly Changing Topics

He answers questions about his childhood and life that give insight into how things were 50-60 years ago.

“I was drafted into the US army at age 20”

“My tank was severely broken and instead of giving up, I became the cooking sergeant.” On January 6th, 2020 in Los Angeles, California, Caroline Rehder sat down with her grandfather, Greg Palmer, to hear his experiences from being drafted into...

Henry Munsie, Sam Anderson, and John Munsie.

Henry Munsie and Sam Anderson interview John Munsie, Henry's Grandpa, about his experiences in the Vietnam War and his opinions about the war.

Chris, Judy, and Jenny Hunter

Jenny Hunter (45) interviewed her parents Judy Hunter (74) and Chris Hunter (73) about their childhoods in Rhode Island and New Jersey, how they met at Brown University in 1968, their decision to get married, the early years of their...

1960s US History Interview

This is an interview of Mary Lapin, a highschool and college student during the 1960s. She shares information about the 1960s culture, civil rights movement, and entertainment.

LHP project part 2

Second part of the living history project

Life of the 60’s in Small Town Indiana

Brenda Skaggs (74 years old) talks about her life throughout the 60’s. Discusses the drug epidemic, music, movies, the Cold War, dating, etc. during the 60’s.

Living History Project

Susanne Stratigakis (78) talks with her niece, Gia Kokkalis (17) about the 1950s and the 1960s

Interview with an American citizen about his experience in the 1960s

In this interview I ask questions to a former Vietnam solider about his experience in the war, his experience in the 1960's and his thoughts on the current events in the 1960's

Brenna Lett, and Ivey Lancaster

Brenna Lett(17) and Ivey Lancaster(17) talking to Jim obrien(76) about his experience in vietnam and the 60's.

Story hour with Dad

Some of our dad’s greatest stories from his youth.