Robert C. Barnes and Irene Barnes oral history recording

Title

Robert C. Barnes and Irene Barnes oral history recording

Description

An audio recording of an oral history of Robert C. Barnes and Irene Barnes on the Korean War era in Hillsboro, Oregon including topics such as the politics of the Korean War, the United States' response to communism, and comparing the war to World War II and Vietnam. They talk about nuclear weapons, fear of nuclear attack and civil defense drills. They comment on Hitler, Stalin and Joseph McCarthy and discuss veterans, government help, and great sacrifices. They also touch on the polio epidemic.

Creator

Barnes, Robert C.
Barnes, Irene

Is Part Of

Century High School Project

Subject

Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Personal narratives, American
Washington County (Or.) -- History

Place

Washington County (Or.)
Hillsboro (Or.)

Extent

1 sound cassette (51 min.)

Language

English

Identifier

WCM_OH_60

Rights

In Copyright
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Source

Five Oaks Museum

Contributor

Tran, Joseph
Johnson, Jordan

Format

Audiocassettes

Type

Sound