Below are select events attended by the Making History Project and presentations made by Patrick Russell on behalf of the Making History Project. The topics for the presentations cover oral history, combat trauma, military experiences, and other historical topics of interest.
University of Miami Football Game - Veterans AppreciationThe University of Miami honored Veterans on the field during their November 18, 2023 home game. Honored were WWII Veteran, Jack Appel; WWII Veteran, Angelo Demos, and Viet Nam Veteran, Richard White.
NEH Grant PresentationCollege course presentation at Governors State University as part of NEH Grant on Dialogues of War, as well as at Lewis University, November 2017.
Veterans Panel for the 508 P.I.R. of the 82nd AirborneVeterans Panel from 10th Anniversary Reunion for 508 Parachute Infantry Regiment Association of the 82nd Airborne that took place in Charleston, South Carolina on November 5, 2016. Veterans include World War II, Korean War, and Afghanistan paratroopers.
Oral History Association PresentationPresentation by Patrick Russell on behalf of the Making History Project entitled "War and Peace: WWII Trauma 70-Years Later" at the Oral History Association 2015 Conference in Tampa, Florida on October 15, 2015.
Midwest World History Association PresentationPresentation by Patrick Russell on behalf of the Making History Project entitled "War and Peace: WWII Trauma 70-Years Later" at the Midwest World History Association 2015 Conference at Wabash College on September 26, 2015.
Midwest World History Association PresentationPresentation made by Patrick Russell on behalf of the Making History Project entitled "HungerKrieg: The War of the Calorie During World War II" at the Midwest World History Association Conference, Governors State University, September 26, 2014.
Hello Steven! That is fantastic that you preserved your memories with a diary. Such a valuable resource. Feel free to email me a copy at patrick@making-history-project.com. Thank you for reaching out.
Making History Project – Veteran Oral History Preserving Veterans’ Stories
I served in Vietnam 1969-1970. I kept a diary and have transcribed it. I would welcome a review of my summary for constructive criticism.
Hello Steven! That is fantastic that you preserved your memories with a diary. Such a valuable resource. Feel free to email me a copy at patrick@making-history-project.com. Thank you for reaching out.