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Celebrate Veterans Day with the Veterans History Project!

In 2000, Congress created the Veterans History Project by unanimous decision. Since then, VHP has archived over 100,000 stories from American veterans, including accounts of every war from World War I to recent Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts. The growth of this collection is supported by volunteers (Scout troops, students, family members, neighbors) who interview the veterans in their lives and submit their oral histories to VHP.

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Interview a Veteran

Group photograph of Abelein and VP-5 crew, Vietnam

Honor the veteran(s) in your life this #VeteransDay by recording & submitting their stories to The Library of Congress Veterans History Project - home to the largest oral history archive in the U.S. The stories will be archived and preserved for generations to come! Learn more about this great program: go.usa.gov/3JExk
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YouTubeInterview a Veteran

Preserve an untold history! Interview veteran(s) in your life this Veterans Day by recording and submitting their stories to the Library of Congress Veterans History Project. Each story will be expertly archived and preserved for generations to come.
https://youtu.be/OWi7VJOqhHU

Veterans of Recent Conflicts

Soldier in Helicopter

This #VeteransDay, pause to thank those in your community for their service. Partner with The Library of Congress Veterans History Project to honor their sacrifice and preserve their stories. Visit loc.gov/vets today to get started!
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YouTubeThrough Veterans' Eyes: Iraq and Afghanistan Experience

This Veterans Day, watch the Library of Congress’ lecture by Larry Minear in which he discusses his book "Through Veterans' Eyes: The Iraq and Afghanistan Experience," based on interviews culled from the Library of Congress Veterans History Project collection.
https://youtu.be/LaEw23xkXsg

Women Veterans

 Amanda Kean (right) in battle uniform with Autumn Spears, Fort Hood, Texas

WOMEN – Today, roughly 15% of our military strength is thanks to you! Partner with The Library of Congress and contribute your story to the Veterans History Project to preserve your living histories for generations to come. Read more about remarkable women and their dedication to our country: go.usa.gov/3JEFJ
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YouTubeWomen in the Persian Gulf War

The Library of Congress's Veterans History Project commemorated female veterans’ involvement with a landmark panel discussion on women's contributions to the Persian Gulf War, and the impact of women veterans in the more than 20 years since.
https://youtu.be/RtadpKq2qtU

Patriotic Music

Taps

This week our nation comes together to honor the brave men and women who have made many sacrifices while serving in uniform. As you commemorate their contributions to protecting our freedoms, we invite you to listen to some patriotic music from the collections of The Library of Congress. Check out the whole playlist: go.usa.gov/xn2rN

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Thank a Veteran

Lady vet showing scrapbook

Thank a veteran in your life! Partner with The Library of Congress Veterans History Project to document oral histories, mementos, letters, maps, videos, pictures, and more in museum-quality storage so that every #veteran will be forever memorialized in history. Visit loc.gov/vets for more information on how to begin this easy process today!
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YouTubeThank a Veteran this
Veterans Day

This Veterans Day thank a veteran in your life! Partner with the Library of Congress Veterans History Project to document oral histories, mementos, letters, maps, videos, pictures, and more. Watch this video to learn more: youtu.be/CIU6oiPjaUE

Students in Action

Maryland high school and college students attend VHP workshop

TEACHERS – Start a project your students will never forget! Partner with The Library of Congress Veterans History Project, the largest oral history archive in the U.S., for a memorable lesson in patriotism, honor, and community. Learn more about how your class can get involved: go.usa.gov/3JmdC
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YouTubeStudent Involvement in the Veterans History Project

TEACHERS & STUDENTS – Looking for a cool project this Fall, Winter or Spring Break? Come to the Library of Congress to volunteer with the Veterans History Project to preserve our veterans’ living histories! youtu.be/CIU6oiPjaUE

Scout Outreach

Contemporary photograph of Ryan and interviewer and boy scouts

SCOUTS – Need a great project idea that will make an everlasting difference? Partner with The Library of Congress Veterans History Project to record veterans’ living histories and develop friendships for life! Check out ways you can participate at: loc.gov/vets/EagleScout.html

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Conéctense con los veteranos

Eva Jacques

MAESTROS – ¡Enséñenles a los jóvenes que la historia está viva! ¡Visiten la página de la biblioteca The Library of Congress – Veterans History Project y accedan a una Guía para Maestros que inspirará a sus estudiantes! go.usa.gov/3JMvA

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YouTubeEntreviste a un veterano para la Biblioteca del Congreso

¡Preserven una historia no contada! Festejen el Día de los Veteranos entrevistando a un veterano estadounidense. Graben y compartan sus historias con el “Veteran’s History Project” de la biblioteca “The Library of Congress;” cada historia será archivada por expertos y preservada para el alcance de próximas generaciones.
youtu.be/Nx-8EzZVhnY

Veterans Day for Teachers

 Military portrait taken in Italy

TEACHERS – Use The Library of Congress Veterans History Project to introduce personal stories of American war #veterans and the civilian workers who supported them to your students. These primary source materials include interviews, diaries, letters, photographs, and drawings, and support teaching about 20th-century U.S. history, social studies and oral histories - just in time for #VeteransDay! go.usa.gov/3Jm2d

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YouTubeTeachers use Veterans' Oral Histories in the Classroom

Teachers, try adding some new material to your history lessons - oral histories add rich personal stories that elaborate on textbook accounts of history.
youtu.be/NUwiV3Z80ao

Honor a Veteran

Two vets at Memorial

Honor those who fought for our freedoms by participating in The Library of Congress Veterans History Project this #VeteransDay! Simply contribute oral histories, photos, letters, maps, etc. to preserve their service for generations to come! Print out the Field Kit and get started: loc.gov/vets/kitmenu.html

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YouTubeHonoring Our Veterans

The Library of Congress Veterans History Project offers our veterans a chance to document their wartime experiences for posterity. Help us to preserve these living histories by visiting the Library of Congress Veterans History Project website loc.gov/vets.
youtu.be/eE6TQsm0_s8

Veterans Awareness

National Teach-in on Veterans History

Did you know that as of December, 2014, only 39,890 WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War #veterans are still with us? Partner with The Library of Congress and help preserve their stories and courage through the Veterans History Project. Visit loc.gov/vets to get involved now!

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YouTubePost-Traumatic Stress Awareness Panel

The Library of Congress Veterans History Project frequently puts on programs to help raise awareness about challenges Veterans face, both during and after service. This panel discussion covered Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder with veterans living with the diagnosis and experts who work directly with PTSD-diagnosed veterans.
https://youtu.be/PMNWph3Avg4

Veterans in the Classroom

Students interview veteran from Sioux Valley VFW

TEACHERS – Use The Library of Congress to bring the past to life by connecting a history, writing, or journaling lesson to veterans’ diaries of the past! Find hundreds of entries through the Veterans History Project to engage your students. Read more about this great project at go.usa.gov/3JM2d

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