An American In Japan: Korean War (Pt. 2)

My grandfather tells me the stories of his service on the Military Railroad Service in American based Japan during the Korean War. He gives personal insight into his experience as a young American man in an unfamiliar land during wartime.

Where Ever You Go, There You Are: Interview with Courtney Enslow

An interview with a female leader who faced adversities of chronic illness and leading as a female in a male led corporation.

Progress and Paradox

John told me about his life and how he grew up in Japan and was involved in the Marines. He told me all about his family and the impact that they have had in his life. He was a very...

Starting a New Life

What it’s like to move to a new country with a new language

The Military!

A little about my life in the military and cool places I’ve gotten to see

Interviewing my Grandma (Obachan)

We talked about the history of my grandma and how it was like moving to America. We also found out funny stories about my dad and uncle.

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Victoria Shaw and Oscar Martinez

Colleagues Victoria Shaw (52) and Oscar Martinez (62) discuss Oscar's military service in the Air Force, his time as a narcotics police officer, and his childhood memories of growing up in Texas.

TJ Dillon interview in the navy living history project

Interviewing my cousin about living in Japan and what his day is like and how he lives now

A Marines life overseas.

Michael Preston, a Marine corps veteran tells us about his life in and out of the service and being a mechanic in the Marines.

Interview

what me and my grandpa have talked about was how his lifestyle was back then in the 60s to now. my grandpa went it detail to what he has experienced himself while in war and other events.

Working in Another Language

Despite being in Japan for the earthquake in 2011, Gerald Hirshberg doesn't tell that story, because stories of interacting with the place and the people are far more earthshattering. In November of 2017, Kate Hirshberg interviewed her grandfather, Gerald 'Jerry'...

The process of getting a occupation in Japan

In the interview, Noriko Murakawa talks about her life after she graduated high school, and the process of finding a job in Japan before coming to America to become a preschool teacher.

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Joe Davis and Barbara Davis

Siblings, Barbara Davis (61) and Joe Davis (54), reminisce about their childhood in Miami, FL, tell stories about their family traditions, and reflect on how their parents helped shape who they are today.

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Debi Smulyan and Nick Meyers

One Small Step participants Debi Smulyan (69) and Nick Meyers (56) discuss their upbringings in Oakland, CA and Erie, PA, respectively. They discuss how their upbringings affect their current political views and talk about the education system and the two-party...