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Daryl Bowen (76) recounts his personal and family history to his daughter, Lorelei Sterling (49).

James Siragusa (66) speaks to his mother, Helen Siragusa (99) about Helen's life as a WWII nurse and mother of eight as she nears her 100th birthday.

Raymond Lauk (59) spoke to his great uncle and aunt, Vito (92) and Josephine Simone (90). Vito served on the USS WASP aircraft carrier during World War II. He recalls his time serving for the military and how he met...

Mother and daughter Susan Brooks (68) and Anne Adams (38) remember Susan's father Curt Doescher, who served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and spent 18 months as a prisoner of war. They reflect on learning the...

Caroline Garrett Morrison (95) talks with Em Morrison (29) about her work as an Army dietitian during WWII. Caroline describes how she entered the Army and about why she chose to serve. Caroline also shares about working in several hospitals...

Linda Louise Regester (73) has a conversation with friend Chris Brookes (74) about her childhood growing up in Chicago, Illinois, her adulthood living in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, her dad's military service, her husband's military service, and Polish holiday traditions.

Dr. Dale Merkle (84) tells his daughter Sarah Merkle (47) about his childhood, time in the military, and meeting his wife.

Mother and son Marianne Rivera (93) and Jose "Michael" Rivera [no age given] talk about Marianne's experience as an Eastern European refugee in World War II and her hopes for the future.

Jackson Crews (12) speaks with his grandfather Gaudencio "Mac" Macaraig (96) and his mother Marilyn Crews (51) about Mac's childhood in the Philippines, his experience in the Coast Guard, and his favorite family memories.

Sisters, Whitney Robertson Portman [no age given] and Casey Rust [no age given], have a conversation with their grandfather, John "Joe" Heim [no age given], about his life growing up in Delaware. Other topics include his military service, education and...

Leonard Kraemer (94) tells his granddaughter Jessica Kraemer (24) about his childhood in Long Island, his romance of 72 years with his late wife Terry, his time served during WWII, and his late brother, Bobby Kraemer.

Friends Earl "Bud" Clark (97) and Breanna Mjelde (19) talks about Bud's career in the U.S. Navy.

Ray Marshall (92) tells his daughter Jill Marshall (62) about his experiences as a Navy radioman in World War II.

Harold Enter (99) talks with his grandson-in-law, Adrian "Beau" DeSantis (38), about his military service and his work as a Bausch & Lomb engraver. They are joined by Harold's granddaughter, Rebecca DeSantis [no age given].

Son, Alan Jenkins (51) interviews his father, Benjamin Jenkins (91) about his experience being one of the first African Americans in the Marines in the South during the 1950s.

Leslie Hutchison (63) and boyfriend, Barry Ross (69), share personal stories and family memories. Barry talks about his parents during World War II. Leslie talks about growing up in Brigham City, Utah, and her affinity for art museums.

Jody Harper (59) interviews her friend George Allen Haas (60) about his family history, specifically their military experiences during the Second World War.

Janice Peterson (79) interviews friend Sherryl Engstrom (73), who shares excerpts of letters written to her mother by her father during his World War II enlistment.

James Downing (101), the last known survivor of Pearl Harbor, is interviewed about his military experiences by his friends and colleagues, Susan Fletcher (34) and Brett Clark (45).

One Small Step participants, Kenneth "Ken" Wetcher (80) and Beq Parker (72), talk about their political views, identities, and differing ideas about the military.

American Legion colleagues Bob Miller (63) and Troy Hibbard (39), as well as conversation partner Chris Brookes (74), share stories of the Lake Geneva veterans of World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War, including of a local...

WWII Veteran Herbert Henkin (92) tells his daughter, Judith Henkin (58), about his time in the Army, his parents heritage, and meeting his wife.

Leigh Farrow (59) interviews her mother Jean Paxton (85) about being in the Pearl Harbor attacks as a child. They also discuss the members of their family who have served in the military.

Bill Craffey (93) talks to his son, Brynn Craffey (61) about his time in the National Guard and the Coast Guard as a young man.

Theodora Niemeyer (82) interviews her friend Roger Norgaard (83) about his childhood, his golfing career, his experience flying helicopters for the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War, and the story of how he and Theodora, who were high school...