In honor of the Veterans History Project's 25th anniversary, we’re highlighting photographs and stories from six compelling collections that offer personal and visual perspectives on military service across more than a century of conflicts, from World War I through the war in Iraq.
William Munro found time to sketch and draw hundreds of pieces of art while serving during World War II. Working as a medic and supply clerk in the Army's medical battalion in North Africa and Europe, Munro sketched everything from scenes of war to lush landscapes to the camraderie of his fellow soldiers. His letters and some 370 artworks are in his collection at the Veterans History Project.
The Veterans History Project was founded by Congress in 2000. Since then, it has grown into an archive of stories from over 121,000 U.S. military veterans. The service records, letters, diaries, photographs and other memorabilia spans generations and gives a unique, moving view of what it means to serve in the U.S. military.
