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Grandpa Major discusses his childhood.

Ancestors, growing up in China in the 20s and 30s, medical service in WWII, spiritual influence on core values, Unitarianism

I spoke with my dad Jim Plute about his experience living in Germany as a child and moving to the United States.

“You never know when it’s going to be the last time you see somebody, life is so uncertain” In this interview, we hear Mighty Behrendt interviewing her grandmother, Sharon Hemmer Ruotola in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 28th,2019. Sharon was...

During WW2 Arnold Duevel wrote almost 800 letters to Margaret, his sweetheart and later wife of 72 years. Arnold talks with his son, Len, of his experiences in the European Theater.

The life story of my grandfather, Franklin Loffer

My interview was of my mom's best friend that is a general manager for Dominios. The reason I interviewed Peggy was to change things up; to see what someone else's life was like and not just my family because I...

In this interview we talk about what has happend in Raul's life and what has made him the person he is. Being a parent and a husband also comes up in his life story, and he learns lessons he would...

Brothers-in-law and best pals Jonathan and Gunter discuss childhood on opposite sides of World War II.

In this interview, conducted in November of 2018 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Zia Tahmaseb (16) interviews her grandmother, Ulla Tahmaseb (82), about what it was like to grow up in Germany during WW2 as a child. We talk about what...

Ilse talked about her trasition from Germany to America and the different jobs she has had.

This is a interview containing a personal account of living through WWII from the point of view of my Great Aunt Rosemary. A time of turmoil described from someone that attempted to escape the hardships of life.

Bob Carstensen (94) shares a conversation with his daughter Robin Randel (68) and grandson Shane Randel (48), about his memories with his family, his experiences in World War II and The Great Depression, and his relationship with his grandchildren and...

Fred Weiss (61) speaks with his mother Anna Weiss (94) about her life in Germany and the US.

Trudy Tonelli shares her experience of living in Germany during WW2 and coming to the United States.

In this interview Maggie Tritremmel spoke with her Opa, Herb Tritremmel and what his life was like growing up, in school, and in the military service in Germany.

In the interview i talked with my grandma, Oma, and she explained some of her happiest memories and what her childhood was like. She explained where her family came from and who her parents were, she also explained how they...

I asked my grandmother about lessons she learned in her youth and how they affected her, as well as who had a big influence on her as a child and young adult.

I interviewed my grandgather Michael Small who is 76 this year. What was spoken about was mostly my grandfathers' life growing up and how different it was compared to today. He is a black smith by trade, something that I...

Childhood memories and life advice

I talked to both my grandparents and asked them about they’re past!

Talking with my dear friend Iva Kucera about her childhood and immigration from Czech Republic.

My grandma shares about her life and experiences living in Germany during and after World War II.

One Small Step conversation partners Joe Marra (57) and Landon Reid (50) talk about how important their parents were to their development, the joys of both having a 5 year old and how to make some politics a win-win situation.

Brenda spoke about her time living in Germany for three years as a young girl.