What are your goals for 2026? Are you looking to deepen your community connections through oral history? Interested in expanding your portfolio of humanities skills and professional networks? On Saturday, February 28, 2026, the Library of Congress Veterans History Project provides community and professional development opportunities through “The Open Door.” This public program includes two …
A World War I scrapbook recently acquired by the Veterans History Project includes rare and fascinating photos of World War I aviation and aviators—including Teddy Roosevelt’s son Quentin Roosevelt, who was shot down over France in 1918. Read all about how the scrapbook illustrates the history of the 95th Aero Squadron.
What does it take to build a national archive from the ground up? In this installment of our 25th anniversary series, we hear from the Veterans History Project’s first director whose leadership helped turn a powerful idea into a lasting tribute to veterans' voices.
Happy birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps! Established on November 10, 1775, the Marine Corps has been “always faithful” ever since. 250 years later, in recognition of this monumental birthday, the Veterans History Project (VHP) presents “Semper Fidelis: the U.S. Marine Corps,” an online presentation featuring 20 narratives from Marines who served across the years and around the globe. Through oral histories and original memoirs, correspondence, diaries and photographs, these veterans share their experiences as part of the few, the proud.
The latest Veterans History Project blog highlights a special display celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps, on view December 9, 2025, through January 31, 2026, in the Thomas Jefferson Building. Drawing from collections across the Library of Congress, including oral histories, letters, photographs, posters and personal artifacts, the exhibit brings to life the stories, service and sacrifices of Marines across generations.
Timed around the Project’s 25th anniversary, the display underscores the ongoing mission to preserve and share veterans’ voices, ensuring these stories remain accessible for future generations.
A vivid watercolor portraying a soldier writing a letter home. A graphite sketch of a comrade looking pensive. A detailed woodcut depicting a street scene in North Africa. Together, these works capture not only the sights of war, but also the humanity within it – through the eyes of Army medic and artist William K. …
This blog highlights a special display celebrating artwork held within Veterans History Project (VHP) collections, on view December 9, 2025, through January 31, 2026, in the Thomas Jefferson Building. Unique amongst VHP’s holdings are two-dimensional works of art, such as drawings, paintings, illustrations and photographs, documenting servicemembers’ experiences from WWI through Iraq and Afghanistan.
Timed around the Project’s 25th anniversary, the display underscores the ongoing mission to preserve and share veterans’ voices, ensuring these stories remain accessible for future generations.
This post announces the launch of “Forged By the Sea,” the Veterans History Project’s latest online exhibit, which celebrates the Navy’s 250th birthday. The post discusses Navy history in broad terms and spotlights some of the featured collections, as well as directing readers to additional Navy-related resources.
As the Veterans History Project celebrates its 25th anniversary, Director Monica Mohindra reflects on the Project’s mission to preserve and share the firsthand stories of U.S. veterans. This post introduces a 25-part blog series honoring veterans, past leaders and the collective effort that has built a national archive of more than 120,000 personal narratives.
