November 10, 2015 marks the 240th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Semper fidelis! It just so happens that this birthday falls during November, the month set aside to celebrate the rich history and culture of Native Americans/American Indians. Interestingly enough, while recently doing some research for a media event, I came across a …
I confess that, until joining the staff of the Veterans History Project (VHP) six years ago, I had not really given much thought to the plight of disabled veterans. Like most people, I had seen veterans with scars, burns and missing limbs, and probably unknowingly encountered many more with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but I …
Happy birthday to the U. S. Air Force, whose brave members have protected our skies for the past 68 years. Click here to access more than 3,000 Air Force veterans’ stories from the Veterans History Project archive.
The Library of Congress and the Veterans History Project (VHP) are counting down to the National Book Festival, taking place tomorrow, September 5th, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. The event, free and open to the public, will run from 10 am to 10 pm. In addition to having an opportunity …
Summer is almost over. Just thinking about that makes me kind of sad. The giddiness I shared with you in May is starting to fade. I recognize that I am not among the majority when it comes to my love for D.C.’s trademark heat and humidity. For many parents, however, summer’s end is the best …
August 4th marks the 225th birthday of the U.S. Coast Guard, the only military organization within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard work tirelessly to safeguard our nation’s maritime interests and environment around the world. Click here to access digitized collections of more than 130 veterans …
As we celebrate America’s independence on July 4th, let us not forget that freedom isn’t free. Join me in taking a moment to pay tribute to our servicemen and women who have dedicated their lives to ensuring that America remains free. Independence Day is the perfect holiday to record the story of the veteran in …
June 14, 2015 marks the United States Army’s 240th birthday. Let that sink in. The U.S. Army has been around longer than light bulbs, steam locomotives, the U.S. Constitution and the Library of Congress. For nearly two and a half centuries, valiant soldiers have given selfless service to our nation, placing themselves in harm’s way …
The following is a guest post by Veterans History Project (VHP) Liaison Specialist Owen Rogers. Looking back on my childhood, whether it was the time I borrowed Ernie Pyle’s “Brave Men” from my father’s bookshelf, or when my mother taught me how to thin acrylic paints for my model airplanes, it is clear to me …
