First Person Productions, LLC produces audio books, dvd, video and print, specializing in dramatic, 1st person accounts of military, space, and other non-fiction based events that helped shape the United States and the world.

Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of the early 20th century, the Roaring Twenties, and the Great Depression. more >>

"Thank you for a great series and please keep me informed of any additions. I think you are on to a great thing while these great men are still among us. Well done!"

Keith Osteen
Brevard, N.C.

The Space Race
The Space Age: a time of Sputnik and Saturn rockets, populated by men with names such as Glenn and Gagarin. Now you can relive the countdown with In Their Own Words: The Space Race more >>

Vietnam
It was a conflict as controversial as it was calamitous, with the dubious distinction of being the first war ever fought on television. But beyond the images of battle-ravaged Vietnam lie exploits of some of the war's elite more >>

World War II
Relive the climactic events of WWII and D-Day with actual, first-hand accounts from the heroic men who bravely fought to preserve our ideal of freedom. Filled with emotion, patriotism and candor, each gripping story featured reveals the triumphs and struggles of those who survived the most unthinkable, life-altering conditions. more >>

War On Radio
Relive the dramatic unfolding of WWII with War on Radio, a remarkable collection of historic radio broadcasts transmitted during the war. more >>

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"I looked down and there were ships and ships and ships forever. I thought about how big this was and reality was beginning to come to me. This is the biggest thing that's ever happened. And now what? What really are we getting into?"

—Sergeant Tom McCarthy, 82d Airborne Division

Danny T., a reader from Florida, July 24, 2004:
The Best of the Bunch
With the 60th anniversary of D-Day on June 6th 2004, there was a large spattering of D-Day books, but I'd have to say this one was the best. ....

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The Vietnam War was one of the most controversial conflicts of the 20th century. It was also one of the most divisive. American involvement in Vietnam nearly tore the nation apart, and the war’s repercussions remain a part of the public consciousness. Written by military historian Donald Gilmore and edited by D.M. Giangreco—author of Eyewitness D-Day—Eyewitness Vietnam traces the history of America’s longest war, illuminating its causes, battles, and aftereffects, its unfolding and unraveling.

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The Civil War shaped the development of the United States of America like no other event in the country’s history, resulting in the building of one of the world’s greatest democracies. Published to commemorate the 140th anniversary of the end of the war, this book provides a unique glimpse into the world of the 1860s — the military, political and social events of the war are explored, and the heroes, from great leaders and generals to common soldiers and civilians, are identified.

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The Apollo space program was the largest technological undertaking of all time, and let to the greatest adventure of the 20th century. Here in one volume are the transcripted voices of the participants, with expert commentary and retrospective reminiscences, explained and put into context. From the triumphs of Neil Armstrong to Buzz Aldrin, to the near disaster of Apollo 13 ("Houston, we've got a problem"), it's all here -- the science, the adventure, the glory, the letdown. One of the great stories of humankind's reaching for the stars.

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Keep your butt down and your ears up, people, 'cause here comes a tie-in to the hit History Channel show, featuring outrageous host R. Lee Ermey, who answers questions about military technology — past, present, and future.

— from the publisher

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Noteworthy for concocting language with the salty flavor of a D.I. without exceeding PG rating standards . . . eminently readable and accurate.

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