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A sailor stands in front of a large aircraft carrier anchored in the harbor. His back is to the camera and his arms are crossed as he gazes at the carrier.

“Forged By the Sea”: the Veterans History Project’s Newest Online Exhibit

Posted by: Megan Harris

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.

Posted in: Navy, Oral History, Photographs, Service Branches, Veterans History Project, VHP 25th

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25 Years of the Veterans History Project

Posted by: Kerry Ward

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.

Posted in: Narratives, Oral History, Storytelling, Veterans History Project, VHP 25th