INTERVIEW PROJECT

Interview Project



History of Cold War

Introduction

In order to reveal the history of Cold War, I started surveying different influenced areas. I also did interviews with so many people who were alive during the war and what they faced during the entire confliction. In the mean while, I met an old person Mr. Robert Bacon. It was very interested to talk with him and his experiences during the war. As he is a patriotic American, he was served for the military only for four years on cold war “front-line” later he joined law enforcement and other operating departments. I decided to take his interview and on January, 3, 2011, I conducted an interview with an American citizen, named Robert Bacon. Mr. Bacon lives in a small town of Mary Land, Baltimore. He was born in 1946. He has a personal affiliation with the cold war era as he is being suffered with all these tragedies. Mr. Bacon is a heart core American, so he contributed his best in favor of America. I personally appreciated his services that he performed during the war.

Questionnaire

How old were you during the Cold War era?

I was born in 1946 & lived throughout the Cold War (1947 - 1991).

When did it become clear that a Cold War was in progress?

News media were full of information about the threat posed by Soviet Union, Communist China, & their allies.

How did you feel about it?

As a patriotic American, the communist threat concerned me &, of course, I wanted the Free World to prevail.

How did it change your life?

For one thing, I along with my parents & friends, volunteered for the U.S. Air Force trained & administered Ground Observer Corps and participated in scanning North America's skies for Soviet air strikes. The idea that communist air forces might drop nuclear bombs on us at any time is just something with we lived.

What are some lasting effects of the Cold War on your life?

I remain a dedicated, patriotic American. Threats posed by international communism throughout the Cold War have been replaced by threats of terrorism by Islamic "fascists" who would impose their form of life upon Civilization. Now, I'm an old man & a retired peace officer. Still, I volunteer every week for the local Sheriff's office.

What weapons were used in the Cold War?

The whole array of modern military weapons was available. Of course, conventional U.S. Forces fought against communist Soviet clients ...