Oral+History+Reflection

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The Oral History Project changed my perspective regarding the Great Depression. Originally, I appreciated the difficult times of the era, but did so from a detached point of view. Through interviewing my grandfather, I was completely shocked by his situation in the 30s. I never realized how much my grandpa was effected by this time, and how much of a knowledge base he had regarding it. I never realized that he endured so much hardship growing up. He was unable to attend school because there was no form of transportation, and he could not afford clothing. This was such a shock! For me, history takes on such a fuller meaning when someone you know experienced it, and I am appreciative that this assignment helped me reach this fuller grasp.======