Q: How do you describe World War II to young people who know little about it?
A: Four hundred thousand Americans gave their lives, and hundreds of thousands were seriously wounded. Because of that, we're a free country. I wish they'd teach a little more history so young people understand the sacrifices made by their forebearers that gave them the possibilities they have today.
Q: Tom Brokaw has described your generation as the "Greatest Generation." What do you think of that term.
A: We've passed it on to the people who fought in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. We were honored to be called the "Greatest Generation," but now we're a disappearing generation. We're all in our late 80s and early 90s; some are over 100.
Q: Why do you still go to the World War II Memorial every Saturday?
A: I've always loved veterans and did a lot of work in Congress on veteran's' issues. Having played a major role in raising $170 million for the memorial, I go down and take pictures, visit with the veterans. I meet a lot of great men and women.
--GreGen
The USS North Carolina (BB-55) My all-time favorite warship. As an elementary school student in North Carolina, I donated nickels and dimes to save this ship back in the early sixties.
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