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This was an interview with my grandmother, Becky.

My grandfather explains his experiences in the army and how it affected his life.

My dad had told me about his childhood adventures and mischievous acts like putting squeaky the cat in a fridge to scare his Grandmother. He told me about his History teacher Mrs.Stansen who taught him to work hard. He gave...

I talked about the biggest events in my mother's life and how they affected her.

In this interview recorded on November 28, 2017, GiGi Grantham (16) interviews her mom, Jane Grantham (49), in their kitchen located in Vestavia, Alabama. Her mother discusses her childhood in Roebuck, newlywed life, and new life in Vestavia. She reveals...

This is an interview with my dad Jason Brown taken on November 26, 2018. He was born in 1969 and grew up in Tuscaloosa, AL; he is currently 49 years old. He talks about growing up and his memories of...

Ted Jones, my grandfather, has lived a long and fulfilled life. From the Roaring 20s to the Second World War, he has lived through it all and has learned a lot from it.

Anna Causey interviews her father, Steven Causey, about his life. They discuss his childhood and important events that impacted his life.

In this interview, which takes place over Thanksgiving break, I interview my grandfather Larry Pirkle about various components of his life. Mr. Pirkle discusses his youth, and growing up in Hueytown, Alabama. After this, he reminisces about his decision to...

Don Harrell talks about his life growing up and his time in the Army reserve during a time of hostilities in the world.

History project

On November 26th, 2018 I interviewed my grandmother, Kathy Davis, who talks about her childhood and experiences living in the United States. She also talks about her father who was a four star general in the Air Force.

This interview was created in Middletown Delaware on December 4th, 2020 by Madison Terzaghi and Karen Terzaghi. Karen Is my mother. During this interview we talked about 9/11 and how it impacted America. This is a emotional interview as well...

Today I talked to my grandmother about her childhood and home life. We also discussed historical events such as JFK’s assasination and the moon landing.

In this interview, Mae Mae Daniels (16) talks with her grandmother, Janet Haas (72). They discussed Janet’s eventful life and her views on history. Janet also sheds light on growing up in such a different generation and the impactful historical...

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Birmingham, AL, Alison Levine (16) interviews her father, Adam Levine, about growing up during the Cold War. He discusses the effects the war had on him and others. He also details specific...

In this interview, recorded November 25, 2018, in Birmingham, Alabama, Libby Rumore (17) interviews her grandmother, Anna Lu Hemphill (72), about growing up in Alabama during the Civil Rights Movement. Ms. Hemphill shares her knowledge and memories of her family...

In this interview, Donna and George Williams tell Sarah Beth Corona about their lives as Americans during events such as the Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam War, and President Kennedy’s assassination. The two have been married for 51 years and...

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Homewood, Alabama, Amanda Wilson (16) interviews her grandfather, David Simpson (84). Dr. Simpson shares childhood memories of the Great Depression, stories of his involvement in Space Race, and explains his move from...

During this interview with Martha Rusk on November 26th 2018 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Emma Stewart wanted to talk to her grandmother about her childhood and some historical memories she lived through. Martha explains many expirences,stories and lessons that helped...

Talked about some of the men who helped shape how he developed as a young man and how one of the biggest things he regrets is how he didn’t treat people right including his Ex Wife who he divorced because...

i interviewed my dad about his life

I interviewed my grandmother, Charmaine, about her childhood in the Midwest. I wanted to know what it was like to live through the John F. Kennedy assassination. I found out many different things about her parents and grandparents and what...

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Birmingham, Alabama, Reagan Gwin (17) interviews her grandfather Doug Rogers (73) about his life and his experience being drafting during the Vietnam War. At the end of the discussion, Mr. Rogers shares...

Ex-Air Force serviceman tells granddaughter of his life from elementary school to present day. My interview was with my grandfather, Hollis Flanagan (or Papaw) in Vestavia, Alabama, on November 24, 2017. A role model in his life was his father-in-law,...