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VHP Collections We Love: Janis Nark and the Power of the Pen

Posted by: Kerry Ward

This is the second in a series exploring favorite Veterans History Project collections, chosen by the staff of the American Folklife Center (AFC) and the Veterans History Project (VHP) to be included in our new online exhibit celebrating 20 years of VHP. Each post in the series will offer “love letters” written by AFC and …

Posted in: Narratives, Oral History, Persian Gulf War, Storytelling, Veterans History Project, Vietnam War, Women's History

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The Last Sunday in September

Posted by: Kerry Ward

The last Sunday in September marks Gold Star Mothers and Family’s day- a day for our nation to show our profound gratitude and respect for the families of our fallen.  Last year, the Library of Congress invited Gold Star families to join us so that we could celebrate the lives, service and love of their …

Posted in: Afghanistan War, Iraq War, Korean War, Narratives, Oral History, Persian Gulf War, Photographs, Storytelling, Veterans History Project, Vietnam War, Volunteer, World War I, World War II