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Birthday
On February 2,1933 my great grandpa was born. -
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Naval Expansion
Just months before my great grandpa went to school the Naval expansion act was passed. Naval Expansion -
First day of school
Like most everything else at that time, schools in the 1930s were affected by the Great Depression. Schools in rural areas tended to be smaller and were more affected by budget cuts. City schools fared better and were more like modern schools. School -
What year did you graduate Highschool?
Shortly after my great grandpa graduated highschool he went of to a farm to work. -
NATO
NATO, the North American Treaty Organization, is formed with everyone in the world and they passed an act which said if you attack one you attack all. NATO -
What was your first job?
My Grandpas first job was working on a farm weeding and picking beans. -
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What year did you become a father?
In 1956 my great grandpa Johns son was born John Jr. -
Highways
June 29, 1956 - Interstate highway system begins with the signing of the federal aid Highway Act. Highway Act -
Takeover
Communist forces complete their takeover of South Vietnam and made the United States retreat to lower Vietnam. Takeover -
What year did you get married?
My great grandpa John was married in 1975. -
What year did you get your corvette?
The Corvette was a dream car for grandfather for a long time and just last year he got a Corvette 2016 model for his birthday. -