History And Railroads Podcast

Montford Point Marine Egbert M. Brady was one of the first to be drafted in the MP Marines. In this clip Egbert interviewed by Patricia Williams, also discusses the many locations and battles he served in as well what serving as a Montford Point Marine personally means to him. Send us Fan Mail

In this interview hosted by, Patricia Williams, Montford Point Marine Willie G. Miller talks about joining the Marine Corp, boot camp, being shipped out overseas during World War II and Vietnam. Send us Fan Mail

Director - Melvin Graham and Producer - Darry Vickers address the Montford Point Marines Association members prior to interviewing the Original Montford Point Marines during Black History month, plus a BTS look with the MPM Association, and interviews with Marine General: James Amos and Congresswoman: Susan Davis. Send us Fan Mail

Montford Point Marine Association President, Dr. James Averhart and Vice President, James Carr sit down with host Patricia Williams and explain how they both became involved with the MPM Association and learning the history of the MPM's in this part-1 of a 3-part interview. Send us Fan Mail

Montford Point Marine Association President, Dr. James Averhart and Vice President, James Carr continue their interview with Patricia Williams discussing  the MPM history, the legacy, the launching of the MPM platform ship and the MPM monument. Send us Fan Mail

Montford Point Marine Association President, Dr. James Averhart and Vice President, James Carr conclude their 3-part interview with host Patricia Williams and express what they would like the younger generations to understand about the history of the Marines and America. Send us Fan Mail

Montford Point Marine and Ambassador Theodore Britton, sits down with host Patricia Williams and reflects on his service and life, his college days and how the Montford Point Marine shaped, and changed the lives of many Black American men in the 1940's and beyond. Send us Fan Mail

Montford Point Marine Association Joseph Geeter talks about the history and joining the Montford Point Marines, as well as obtaining the Congressional Gold Medal for the World War II Vets. Send us Fan Mail

Montford Point Marine Association Joseph Geeter continues his interview with host Patricia Williams and talks about the challenges of obtaining the Cogressional Gold Medal and the establishment of the Montford Point Marines Medics. Send us Fan Mail

Montford Point Marine Association Joseph Geeter concludes his 3 part interview with host Patricia Williams by discussing the portrayal of the Montford Point Marines in past Hollywood films as well the launching of the Montford Point Marine ship. Send us Fan Mail

Original Montford Point Marine James B. Wilson sits down for the first of a 3-part interview on his experiences of being one the first Blacks to join the Montford Point Marines during the WWII era, hosted by Mark Henry. Send us Fan Mail

Montford Point Marine James B. Wilson continues his 3-part interview on his experiences of being one the first Blacks to join the Montford Point Marines during the WWII era. Send us Fan Mail

Montford Point Marine James B. Wilson concludes his 3-part interview with host, Mark Henry, on his time as a Montford Point Marine during the WWII era. Send us Fan Mail

Original Montford Point Marine Wendell R. Ferguson tells the viewers about his time after joining the Montford Point Marine, hosted by Patricia Williams. Send us Fan Mail

Original Montford Point Marine Wendell R. Ferguson concludes his two part interview about his time in the Montford Point Marines. Send us Fan Mail

Enjoy Montford Point Marine Theodore Peters interview about being drafted, and dealing with discrimination during his time in the Montford Point Marines, hosted by, Patricia Williams. Send us Fan Mail

Original Montford Point Marine Theodore Peters continues his fascinating interview about his military service and what the Marine Corp. taught him about life. Send us Fan Mail

Montford Point Marine Theodore Peters concludes his captivating 3-part interview about his time as a Montford Point Marine, his volunteer work and receiving an award from President Obama. Send us Fan Mail

In part-1 of this interview Montford Point Marine Stanley Porter shares memories of the racism he saw in America, why he liked the Marine uniform and the drilling exercises. Send us Fan Mail

In this part-2 interview Montford Point Marine discusses his joy of being a MPM and being proud of the history and legacy of the Montfort Point Marines. Send us Fan Mail

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Norman Preston in this sit down interview tells his story and experiences of being the first to join the original Montford Point Marines during the 1940's  WWII era. Send us Fan Mail

Montford Point Marine Norman Preston continues telling his story about his military time in this sit down interview with Mark Henry. Send us Fan Mail

Mark Henry concludes his interview with original Montford Point Marine Norman Preston about his military time. Send us Fan Mail