About | Veterans History Project | Programs - Library of Congress
WEBNew and Noteworthy. The Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress collects, preserves and makes accessible the firsthand recollections of U.S. military veterans who served from World War I through more recent conflicts and peacekeeping missions, so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand what they ...
Home - Veterans Affairs (VA) History
WEBThe history of the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) traces through multiple agencies to the American colonies. This site is the home for VA's Story.
Veterans History Project & VA joint project - Veterans Affairs
WEBNov 9, 2009 · By recording the oral histories of our Veterans, we preserve the human face of American history for generations to come and honor those men and women who swore to protect and defend the United States.
Veterans History Project Collection - Library of Congress
WEBThe Veterans History Project (VHP) of the Library of Congress American Folklife Center collects, preserves and makes accessible the firsthand narratives of U.S. military veterans who served from World War I through more recent conflicts and peacekeeping missions, so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand ...
History of Veterans Day - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
WEBJun 10, 2024 · History of Veterans Day. World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” – officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France.
About | Veterans History Project - Library of Congress
WEBFor over 20 years, the Veterans History Project has collected, preserved and made accessible the firsthand narratives of U.S. military veterans. Below is a timeline highlighting a few events and milestones, ranging from VHP’s …
Veterans' Service Records - National Archives
WEBJul 3, 2024 · Locate older (pre-WW I) military service records. Using military records for genealogical research. Other military and veterans records. Learn about military service records (e.g. DD Form 214)
The Nation’s First Veterans and How Military Service Has Changed
WEBNov 13, 2023 · Before 1940, the decennial census had been primarily concerned with identifying how and where veterans served, and consequently counted men as veterans only if they met certain conditions (i.e., service in …
Veterans Day 2024: Founding, Fact & Meaning | HISTORY
WEBOct 14, 2009 · Veterans Day is a U.S. legal holiday dedicated to American veterans of all wars, and Veterans Day 2024 will occur on Monday, November 11.
The Project That Puts U.S. Veterans First - HistoryNet
WEBNov 3, 2023 · What is the central mission of the Veterans History Project? Our mission is to collect, preserve and make accessible the first-person remembrances of U.S. veterans who served from World War I through the more recent conflicts.
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