MExline Family Oral History Project

  • Birth

    Birth
    On July third 1967, my father Douglas Exline was born to Shirley and Lawrence Exline.
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    The historical life of Douglas Exline

  • Apollo 7 Launch

    Apollo 7 Launch
    NASA launches Apollo 7, the first manned Apollo mission.
  • Man on the moon

    Man on the moon
    NASA Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon saying the famouse quote : "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
  • Voting age lowered

    Voting age lowered
    The voting age was lowered from 21 to 18 for women.
  • The Twin Towers were finished

    The Twin Towers were finished
    Trade Centers In 1973 the Twin Towers were finished being built.
  • Super Outbreak

    Super Outbreak
    Tornado Outbreak A large tornado outbreak occured on April 3rd through April 4th, 1974 with 148 twisters total touching down in the southeast.
  • Trade Centers are popular.

    Trade Centers are popular.
    Trade Centers are popular The observation deck on the 110th floor of one of the trade center buildings became one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city.
  • Son of Sam

    Son of Sam A serial killer terrorized New York City for one year.
  • Grease becomes a popular movie.

    Grease becomes a popular movie.
    Grease becomes a popular and fun movie.
  • Flight 191

    Flight 191
    Flight 191 An American Airlines flight crashes and claims 273 lives.
  • Start of Iran- Iraq War

    Start of Iran- Iraq War
    Start of a war. The Iran-Iraq War started in 1980.
  • My dad joins the Fairfax Fire Department.

    My dad joins the Fairfax Fire Department.
    On July 19th my father joined the Fairfax Fire Department.
  • Michael Jackson

    Michael Jackson
    Michael Jackson was a very popular music artist at this time and was a big influence on pop culture.
  • The Dow rises.

    The Dow rises.
    The Dow rises to 3,000 for the first time.
  • Bill Clinton became President.

    Bill Clinton became President.
    On January 20th Bill Clinton became President.
  • Blizzard of 1993

    Blizzard of 1993
    A massive blizzard dumped record snowfall across much of the country.
  • Marriage.

    Marriage.
    On July 22nd my father married Nancy Lint.
  • Having a daughter.

    Having a daughter.
    On April 30th 1997 my father became a dad and enjoyed his daughter's arrival.
  • Trade Centers are attacked

    Trade Centers are attacked
    On September 11th 2001, the World Trade Centers were attacked.
  • Recognition & Rememberence

    Recognition & Rememberence
    Shortly after 9/11 firefighters and police officers were recognized for their efforts and bravery.
  • Firefighter of the year.

    Firefighter of the year.
    On April 20th my father won the firefighter of the year award.
  • Educating.

    Educating.
    My father and the Fairfax Fire Department strive to educate young kids about their fire escape plan and how to be prepared in case of a fire.