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Interesting Humans PodcastAuthor: Jeff Hopeck
Real people. Cool stories. Inspiring chats with dreamers & doers guaranteed to make you see whats possible for your own life. Host @jeffhopeck Language: en-us Genres: Personal Journals, Philosophy, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Jim Alford: Faith, WWII, and the Five Loves: A 97-Year-Old’s Incredible Story
Wednesday, 10 December, 2025
James Alford reflects on a long, “wonderful” life that began in poverty and heavy responsibility as the eldest child on a Mississippi farm. He joined the Army at 17½, serving in the post-WWII occupation and later Korea, traveling across the Far East and briefly working around General MacArthur. A devout Christian and staunch patriot, he believes America was founded as a Christian nation and centers his “five loves” on God, family, nation, anthem, and flag. After the military he built a career in commercial art and advertising, starting at Coca-Cola and eventually running a successful agency with major accounts. Golf and business connections brought friendships with generals, executives, golf legends, and entertainers. He also cherishes his Civil War–era family history, which he recorded in a book. Now widowed and aging, he remains grateful, despite the nation’s troubles today, confident he’ll be reunited with his wife and loved ones in heaven. Support the showTo learn more about my work and the conversations I care about, find me at @hey_dad_can_we
