Tag: veteran
Because I Can Forgive
“I can understand him so much more now as an adult but as a child it was very hurtful.” Welcome Project at Valparaiso University · Because I Can Forgive Edited by Rebecca Werner. Transcript for Because I Can Forgive So...
Part 3: Get Out into the World
"Marine Corps was a decision based on my desire to want to provide for my family." https://youtu.be/VBWvxaWjat8 Part 3 of an oral history story from an interview with Mayor Jerome Prince, Gary, Indiana. You can find Part 1 here, Part...
Residential Segregation and Racial Inequality
"...central obstacles for black Americans seeking to make their way in post-war America." https://youtu.be/4cs2_xbcld8 Historian Heath Carter discusses how post-war policies and practices (including the G.I. Bill, redlining, and restrictive covenants) created a Northern Jim Crow. Transcript for Residential Segregation...
Remember Where You Came From
"You can never forget who you are." https://youtu.be/FYjndEmJH4c Transcript for Remember Where You Came From I say to my grandkids all the time, you can never forget who you are, but you have to remember where you come from. You...
Military Vibe
"You realize the strength of your mind…just by convincing yourself of how strong you are." https://youtu.be/9ytARK1M8Bk Edited by Thu Nguyen. Transcript for Military Vibe When I was in high school, there was a group of recruiters that came to school...
More Than a Way Out
"Like a priest to a church, I wanna do my part...I want to serve my country." https://youtu.be/_lZpt378NR0 Produced by Perry Lerit. Transcript for More Than a Way Out I went into the army at the age of 17. I was...
Battle Scars
"To see somebody else struggling and to be able to lend a hand or lend an ear—that’s living a diaconal life."
Produced by Rebecca Werner. Transcript for Battle Scars I wanted to be...
Lineage
"'Dad’s going to play Army.' That’s what they would say."
Produced by Rebecca Werner. Transcript for Lineage John MetzArmy, Air Force veteranMy impression of the military probably comes from...
Defining Moment
“I had a mother tell me, 'Bring my boy home safe.'"
Produced by Rebecca Werner. Transcript for Defining Moment John MetzArmy & Air Force veteran At the time that...