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Veterans Day 2021

I am so looking forward to speaking at Governors State University on Veterans Day. This is such a wonderful opportunity to honor Veterans on their special day. I will be speaking at the 11th hour, of the 11th day, on the 11th month. Perfect. Better yet, I will be able to introduce the new Intern Team from GSU so they …

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Marching Forward in the Fall

After a very busy and eventful summer with the American Heartland Tour, the Making History Project is making some big changes this fall. The changes being made are the natural result of the progress and reception received to the American Heartland Tour. Intern Editing Team As part of an ongoing partnership with Governors State University, the Making History Project is …

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Meet the New Veteran Interviewees

The American Heartland Tour was a major success that netted an additional thirty-nine new Veteran oral history interviews. These Veterans are a very diverse group, hailing from South Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Utah, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois. Diversity included both men and women of different races and backgrounds including Native American. Represented were the Army, Navy, Air Force, …

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