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Posted by: Kerry Ward
The following is a guest blog post by Rue Mayweather, Army veteran, author and mother. She is one of the participants on the Veterans History Project (VHP) virtual discussion panel, “Motherhood and the Military.” I still recall every detail from the day my bundle of joy arrived. In a moment, everything had changed. I had …
Posted in: Iraq War, Mother's Day, Narratives, Persian Gulf War, Storytelling, Veterans History Project, Women's History
Posted by: Kerry Ward
The following is a post about the upcoming Veterans History Project (VHP) virtual discussion panel, “Motherhood and the Military.” Watch the Folklife Today blog for an upcoming post from Motherhood and the Military panelist Rue Mayweather on May 4th. This second Sunday in May has been set aside for our nation to remember and celebrate …
Posted in: Afghan War, Iraq War, Mother's Day, Narratives, Oral History, Storytelling, Veterans History Project, Women's History, World War I
Posted by: Kerry Ward
The following is a guest blog post by National Court Reporters Foundation Chair, Early Langley nee Zimpfer. Most individuals arbitrarily assume that I was named “Early” as I was a premature surprise for my parents. The reality is that I came after. I was named after my uncle, Pvt. First Class Earl K. Zimpfer, a …
Posted in: Storytelling, Veterans History Project, World War II
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
Posted by: Kerry Ward
The following is a guest blog post by liaison specialist Owen Rogers about the November 11, 2020 completion and programing surrounding the National Native American Veterans Memorial. American Indians and Alaska Natives comprise less than 1% of the United States population. They boast a higher percentage of veterans than any other ethnicity and a tradition of …
Posted in: Narratives, Native American History, Oral History, Storytelling, Veterans Day, Veterans History Project
Posted by: Kerry Ward
Because their stories are OUR stories ~ November 6 – 14, 2020 Join us in a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Veterans History Project (VHP) at the Library of Congress with a series of panel discussions and musical performances. The Veterans History Project of the American Folklife Center collects, preserves, and makes accessible …
Posted in: Narratives, Oral History, Storytelling, Veterans History Project, Volunteer
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: Afghan 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
Posted by: Kerry Ward
This is the sixth blog post in a series marking the 75th Anniversary of the End of World War II, and will feature an “Aviator Flight Log Book,” which will be available during the Arsenal of Democracy Flyover in September 2020. While I enjoy working remotely, I miss having the opportunity to interact with those visiting the Veterans History Project’s …
Posted in: Narratives, Oral History, Storytelling, Veterans History Project, World War II
Posted by: Kerry Ward
This is the fourth blog post in a series marking the 75th Anniversary of the End of World War II, and will feature an “Aviator Flight Log Book,” which will be available during the Arsenal of Democracy Flyover in September 2020. There are certain moments in life that stay with you forever. “Flashbulb memories,” as Lisa Taylor points out in …
Posted in: Oral History, Storytelling, Veterans History Project, World War II