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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
Posted by: Lisa Taylor
The following is a guest blog post by Justina Moloney, an archivist for the Library of Congress Veterans History Project (VHP). It is the fourth in a series from VHP staff. Click on the following names to read previous articles in this series: Tamika Brown– Processing Technician Andrew Huber– Liaison Specialist Tracey Dodson– Administrative Officer …
Posted in: D-Day, Narratives, Oral History, Storytelling, Veterans History Project, Vietnam War, World War II
Posted by: Kerry Ward
This is the third 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. In the spring of 1940, Nazi Germany’s shadow was cast over much of Western Europe, but with world domination …
Posted in: Narratives, Oral History, Storytelling, Veterans History Project, World War II
Posted by: Kerry Ward
This is the second blog 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. If you were offered a chance to learn to fly at little to no cost, …
Posted in: African American History, Occupations and Specialties in Service, Oral History, Veterans History Project, Women's History, World War II
Posted by: Lisa Taylor
The following is a guest blog post by Tamika Brown, a processing technician for the Library of Congress Veterans History Project (VHP). It is the first in a series of posts from VHP staff. Be careful what you wish for; you just might get it. When I used to wish I could telework, maybe just once …
Posted in: Narratives, Oral History, Storytelling, Veterans History Project, World War II
Posted by: Kerry Ward
The following is a guest blog post by Justina Moloney, archivist with the Veterans History Project, and Kerry Ward, liaison specialist. Seventy-five years ago, bells rang out around the world as Nazi Germany surrendered its armed forces – ending the war in Europe. The days following the surrender were filled with celebration, but the thought …
Posted in: Storytelling, Veterans History Project, World War II
Posted by: Kerry Ward
Today marks 75 years since Victory in Europe (VE) Day, a time which should be full of momentous celebrations for all Allies. Regrettably, our current adversary (COVID-19) will force many of us to commemorate this significant occasion more quietly through virtual events or delaying commemorations to future dates. Don’t despair though! There are still ways …
Posted in: Oral History, Uncategorized, Veterans History Project, World War II
Posted by: Megan Harris
When the war ended, Gladyce “Pepper” Pederson Nypan cried, her tears dripping down into her dinner of mashed potatoes and gravy. Benjamin Cooper wrote a love letter to his wife. Alfred Newman watched his comrades fire off live ammunition, so intense was their celebrating. Jerome Yellin was still high in the sky over Japan, completing …
Posted in: Narratives, Oral History, Storytelling, Veterans History Project, World War II
Posted by: Lisa Taylor
In this time of national crisis, the staff of the Library of Congress Veterans History Project (VHP) wants our readers and participants to know that our thoughts are with you. We recognize, now more than ever, there is a collective need to look at and remember individual experiences, so that we never forget what sacrifice …
Posted in: Narratives, Oral History, Storytelling, Veterans History Project, World War II