Drew and Danny Cortez, on a recent visit with StoryCorps in Cypress, Calif. StoryCorps hide caption
StoryCorps: Recording The Lives And Stories Of Everyday Americans StoryCorps is an independent nonprofit project whose mission is to honor and celebrate the lives of everyday Americans by listening to their stories.
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Sharing And Preserving The Stories Of Our Lives
Frank Mutz, 67, and his son Phil, 36. StoryCorps hide caption
When The Family Business Is Keeping Cool, It Pays To Be Warm With People
John Washington with his wife, Fannie Ruth Washington, in the mid-1970s. Photo courtesy of Melva Washington Toomer hide caption
John and Carol Matlock met more than 50 years ago using what was then a fairly new dating technique. Photo courtesy Carol Matlock hide caption
Computer Love: Their 1960s-Era Dating Strategy? Modern Technology!
Savannah Phelan, 8, and her mom, Kellie, in front of a 77-foot mural they helped paint, which reflects the experiences of children and teenagers affected by incarceration. Emily Martinez for StoryCorps hide caption
Born In Custody, A Girl Finds Answers With Someone Who Knows Best: Mom
Arnaldo Silva with his daughter Vanessa at StoryCorps. StoryCorps hide caption
For Dad And Daughter Fighting Breast Cancer, Grit Runs In The Family
Jim Saint Germain and Carlos Walton, on the night before Walton's wedding just last weekend. Saint Germain was one of Walton's groomsmen. Courtesy of Jim Saint Germain hide caption
To Save A Failing Student, This Dean Offered Not Just Help — But 'Family'
Anthony Merkerson and Charles Jones, on a visit with StoryCorps in New York City. StoryCorps hide caption
From Father To Father, A Few Words Of Wisdom On Raising Kids With Autism
Carolyn Porco's design of the inscription that was etched onto the capsule of Gene's remains sent to the moon. Courtesy of Carolyn Porco hide caption
Alice and Ibukun Owolabi, on a recent visit with StoryCorps. StoryCorps hide caption
'A Little Piece Of Mommy On Earth': The Gifts Their Late Mom Left Behind
A view inside the UpStairs Lounge after the fire that killed 32 people on June 25, 1973. Many of the victims were there for a meeting of the Metropolitan Community Church, an LGBT-affirmative church founded by the Rev. Troy Perry. Jack Thornell/AP hide caption
Out Of Ashes, An Unwavering Resolve: 'That's The Legacy. We Never Ran Away'
Ernesto Rodriguez and his son, Sebastian, when Sebastian was 2 years old. Courtesy of Ernesto Rodriguez hide caption
After Deployment, Marine Returns To Find His 'Most Important Thing': Fatherhood
Hans Walters and his wife, Martha Hiatt, rock out with a sea lion named Bruiser. Alletta Cooper for StoryCorps hide caption
This '80s Rock Frontman Knows: What Could Be More Metal Than Sharks?
Jamal Faison (right) with his uncle, Born Blackwell, at StoryCorps in New York City. StoryCorps hide caption
Donna Engeman, Survivor Outreach Services manager at the Installation Management Command, rode her Harley Davidson from San Antonio to Washington, D.C., to ride in Rolling Thunder Memorial Day, 2012. She rides again this year to help raise awarenes about the significance and meaning behind the Gold Star Pins. Rob Mcilvaine(AR News)/U.S. Army /Rob Mcilvaine(AR News)/U.S. Army hide caption