OH+interview

What impact did the cold war have on people in the United States?
 * I would say it produced fear and Iverson to communism.**

How did the cold war affect you personally?
 * It didn’t really affect me personally.**

Were most people with or against the __idea__ of going to Korea
 * Most people were generally against the __idea__ of entering Korea.**

Were people afraid of nuclear war?
 * Back in the early 80s there was a threat of nuclear war, more so than now.**

How did people feel when the Soviet Union collapsed?
 * I felt that there was an opportunity for the Soviet Union to embrace positive aspects of Western Culture. To help themselves.**

Were people paranoid about communism spreading in the United States?
 * People were paranoid about it during the 50’s however people were not too worried about it in the 80s.**

Did you admire anyone during this time period? If so, who?
 * President Reagan. He did quite a bit to end the Cold War and extend the hand of friendship to Russia.**

Did you understand who the enemy was? How were they portrayed in U.S. society?
 * During the Cold War, Russia was considered the enemy, and there were portrayed as communists because that is what they were.**

What do you remember watching on television or hearing on the radio?
 * There were frequent discussions of Russia.**

Did you hear people talking about nuclear weapons? What were your feelings on these weapons?
 * Yes, I heard people talking about nuclear weapons. They are frightening and should never have to be used again.**