The Power of Story: Be Inspired
31:12
Grades: 6 - 12

Video Description: World War II veteran Don Russell shares his story of service and sacrifice while serving in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II and after.  Learn what it was like to live in America during the war and be inspired to enlist and join the Allied effort.   Find out about basic training and serving as a gunner on a B-17.  See images and newsreel footage from the time and hear excerpts from Mr. Russell’s letters back home to his family.  Encourage you students to write their own stories inspired by the powerful stories of Mr. Russell.

Type of Video: Interview*
Unique Video ID: Military-72**

Quick Ideas for Using the Video:

  • Provide the video to students as they engage in projects related to World War II. What first person information/video excerpts can they use in their project?
  • Provide the video to students as they engage in projects focused on creating a biography of someone who might be considered a “regular” person rather than a “famous” one. What first person information/video excerpts can they use in their project?

 

*Interviews feature extended conversation exploring fascinating topics with fascinating people in the area of study.

**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.

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