Interview with Steve Zahn, May 29, 2013
Project: American Veterans: From Combat to Kentucky, Student Veteran Oral History Project
Interview Summary
Actor Steve Zahn discusses his childhood in Minnesota, his transition into professional acting and a lifelong fascination with the military. Reflects on his interest for serving and advocating for veterans. Discusses being invited by Pro Sports MVP for the "Ambassadors of Hollywood Tour" to Iraq to visit the troops. Talks about preparations for his visit, the journey to Iraq, the day to day interactions with the troops and the overall impact of the trip on his life.Interview Accession
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Acting Al Asad Airbase Camp Bucca Camp Ramadi Korean Village Reality Bites (Film) Rescue Dawn (Film)Interview LC Subject
Iraq War, 2003-2011.Interview Rights
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Zahn, Steve Interview by Douglas A. Boyd. 29 May. 2013. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Zahn, S. (2013, May 29). Interview by D. A. Boyd. American Veterans: From Combat to Kentucky, Student Veteran Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Zahn, Steve, interview by Douglas A. Boyd. May 29, 2013, American Veterans: From Combat to Kentucky, Student Veteran Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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