An American Warriors production

Duration: 13mins 11s

Lesson Plan

This video features an interview with Dick Higgins, a World War II Navy veteran. The interview covers his experiences growing up during the Great Depression, serving as a radio man during the attack on Pearl Harbor, and his life after the war. This video can be used to teach students about life during the Great Depression, World War II, and the sacrifices made by veterans.

Objectives

• To teach students about life during the Great Depression and World War II
• To emphasize the sacrifices made by veterans

Group Discussion Questions

1. What was life like during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl era?
2. How did Dick Higgins become a radio man in the Navy?
3. What was his experience serving as a radio man during the attack on Pearl Harbor?
4. How did Dick and Winnie Ruth meet?
5. What sacrifices did veterans like Dick Higgins make during World War II?
6. Why is it important to remember and honor the sacrifices made by veterans?
7. How do you think the experiences of veterans like Dick Higgins can be used to teach future generations about history?

Introduction

This document is a transcript of an interview with Dick Higgins, a World War II Navy veteran. The interview covers his experiences growing up during the Great Depression, serving as a radio man during the attack on Pearl Harbor, and his life after the war. The document includes group discussion questions and objectives that can be used to teach students about life during the Great Depression, World War II, and the sacrifices made by veterans.

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