NHF_WC_2016_Hukill_Jane
2016 April 13 2016
Jane Heugel was born in 1933 in Benton Harbor, Michigan. She vividly remembers hearing about the bombing of Pearl Harbor while visiting her cousin, fearing for her father who was in the Navy. Her father's ship luckily missed Pearl Harbor, leading to relief. The atmosphere at home was anxious as they awaited news of her father's whereabouts. They communicated through letters and V-mail, enduring long periods of uncertainty. The community was heavily involved in the war effort, with rationing affecting daily life. Jane's brother enlisted and served in the Pacific War, causing further concern for the family. The newsreels at the movies depicted the war's progress, instilling fear in Jane. Despite the challenges, the community rallied together, celebrating VJ Day with excitement. Post-war adjustments, like obtaining a new car and reuniting with loved ones, brought joy but also signaled changes in family dynamics. The war's impact lingered, altering their lives permanently.
Digital
English
55m 52s
Jane Hukill, Interview, National Home Front Project, Washington College, Chestertown Maryland
Interview was recorded by Joseph Swit for the Starr Center of the American Experience National Homefront Project
C.V. Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience (Washington College)
Oral histories
oral histories (literary genre)
World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--United States
Oral histories
oral histories (literary genre)
World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--United States