Ashley Bryan – A celebrated author, artist, and WWII veteran, Bryan’s books illuminate African American history, folklore, and resilience, drawing from his experiences and deep cultural heritage.

Ashley Bryan

Artist and Writer

John Robinson – A Marine who fought at Iwo Jima, Robinson’s firsthand account of the battle provides a powerful and personal perspective on one of World War II’s most defining moments.

John Robinson

WWII Veteran, Iwo Jima

Carlton Bradford – A descendant of William Bradford of Plymouth Colony, Bradford preserves and shares his ancestor’s legacy, offering insight into early American settlement and self-governance.

Carlton Bradford

The Mayflower and Plymouth Colony

Michael Heaney – A Vietnam veteran, Heaney shares his personal story of service, loss, and resilience, offering a deeply moving perspective on the war and its lasting effects on soldiers' lives.

Michael Heaney

Vietnam Veteran

Doug Anderson – A Vietnam veteran and poet, Anderson’s work explores war, trauma, and healing, blending personal experience with lyrical intensity and deep historical reflection on conflict.

Doug Anderson

Vietnam Veteran, Poet

Victor Kumin – A soldier stationed at Los Alamos during WWII, Kumin witnessed the top-secret work of the Manhattan Project, providing a unique perspective on life at the heart of nuclear history.

Victor Kumin, WWII Veteran, Los Alamos

Victor Kumin

WWII Veteran, Los Alamos

Karen Ebel – Ebel shares her father’s story of internment as a German Enemy Alien during WWII, revealing a little-known chapter of American history and its impact on many immigrant families.

Karen Ebel

WWII Enemy Alien Internment, The Max Ebel Story