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Veteran's History Project
Help the Library of Congress Record Veterans’ Histories
Congress created The Veterans History Project in 2000 as a national documentation program of the American Folklife Center to record, preserve and make accessible the firsthand remembrances of American wartime veterans from World War I through the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, so that future generations may better understand the realities of war.
The authorizing legislation (Public Law 106-380),
sponsored by Representatives Ron Kind, Amo Houghton, and Steny Hoyer in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senators Max Cleland and Chuck Hagel in the U.S. Senate, received unanimous support and was signed into law by President William Jefferson Clinton on October 27, 2000.
Librarian of Congress James H. Billington has issued a call to action to all Americans to help gather in the accounts of 10,000 veterans by Veterans Day November 11, 2010 and to pledge to preserve this important part of American history.
More than 68,000 individual stories comprise the The Veterans History Project to date. Find out how you can Participate in the Project.
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Thank you Veterans! - November 11, 2009
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Many thanks to our Veterans and their families!
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano unveiled a new website designed to provide a one-stop location for veterans and veterans organizations to learn about DHS' many veteran outreach initiatives and hiring and contracting opportunities.
Veterans Day, November 11th, marks the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. Also called Armistice Day or Remembrance Day in other countries. Click here to learn more about Veteran's Day history and events. -
Veteran's Day November 11
On Veteran's Day we honor all men and women who have served in the armed forces. This day gives us an opportunity to thank them for the sacrifices they have made for our country.
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The U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs website is loaded with information such as veteran's benefits, jobs and more. New educational benefits for veterans are available under the Post 9/11 GI Bill you can obtain more information directly about these educational benefits in The Post-9/11 Veteran's Educational Assistance Act of 2008 Fact Sheet.
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