Locating Your Subject
Even though World War II ended 56 years ago, there are people living today who experienced the war firsthand. Nurses and factory workers. Women and Men. Soldiers who fought in Asia, Africa, and Europe. Children in School. All these people have wartime memories.

Here are ideas of how to find the best person to interview:

• Start with your own family. You may have older relatives who fought in the war or worked in a wartime factory. Did your relatives come to America during or after the war? Find out what they remember. Then choose the person whose experiences interest you the most or who has the clearest memories as your interview subject.

• Consider neighbors and acquaintances. Ask a family member if they know an older person from work, a club, or a place of worship who can talk about World War II.

• Contact community groups. Start with the local chapter of the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) for members who fought in World War II. Senior citizen centers, nursing homes, and VA (Veteran's Administration) hospitals can also be good places to find those with World War II tales to tell.

Now that you've found someone to interview, here's some advice on how to get ready!