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Cassius Clay
Muhammad Ali on the Origin of the Name Cassius Clay
Boxer Muhammad Ali, formerly known as Cassius Clay, describes where the Clay name came from and he explains how he first got into boxing. Continue reading
Veterans History Project
World War II Veteran: ‘I Didn’t Know Whether I’d Even Come Home or Not’
Veteran Robert L. Rothe describes the various places he traveled throughout his time served in World War II as well as the love of his life he met while on a 14 day leave. Continue reading
Cassius Clay
Muhammad Ali: “I’m No Longer Clay, I’m No Longer a Slave’
Boxer Muhammad Ali, formerly known as Cassius Clay, describes why he changed his name to Ali and explains how he reacts when someone uses the wrong name when they speak to him. Continue reading
Veterans History Project
World War II: Veteran Describes Being in a German War Camp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LPwAVZRZ9o “I would sing, I would do some exercises, I would tell myself jokes…just to keep occupied and not feel like I was going nuts" Robert Weinberg, a former captain of the U.S. Army Air Force from 1942-1945 talks about his World War II experiences while stationed in Italy. He … Continue reading
World War II: WAVES Woman on Meeting Truman’s Wife
Grace Irene Myers-Baker is a veteran of WWII and describes meeting Harry Truman's wife when Truman was the vice president. Continue reading
J. D. Salinger
Joyce Maynard Discusses Her J. D. Salinger Affair
Author Joyce Maynard shares intimate details of her nine-month affair with reclusive writer J.D. Salinger, whom she calls “Jerry,” in 1972 when he was 53 and she was only 18. Continue reading
Peace Corps
Establishing The Peace Corps
This is the historic document of the 1961 Executive Order signed by John F. Kennedy that official established the funding and organization of the Peace Corps. Continue reading
Walter Cronkite on His Vietnam War Commentary
Walter Cronkite, anchorman of the CBS Evening News, discusses his Vietnam War coverage and the importance of his commentary. Continue reading