Record A Veteran's Story

Thursday, March 1, 2007

Record A Veteran’s Story (NAPSA)—Anational volunteer effort, started by a unanimousvote in the U.S. Congress, has been col- lecting the oral histories ofAmerica’s war veterans. Overthelast six years, the Veterans History Project (VHP), which is part of the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress, has collected more than 45,000 firsthand recollections—an impressive number. But it’s only a fraction of the over 17 million stories the Project wouldlike to add to the permanentcollections of the Library of Congress. This collection of stories of valor, sacrifice and love is unique in that it has been assembled by volun- teers from all across the country. The stories become part of our nation’s recorded history and are available to anyone who wants to share or learn from these reminiscences—either in person or online. As an interviewer, you are, in essence, a volunteer historian, recording a story that you’re unlikely to get from a textbook or a typical historical account. And just as important, you are honoring our veterans by taking time to learn about their experiences as combatants or civilians who worked in jobs in direct support of our armed VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT @ forces. It’s as easy as having a conversation—only you're recording it on audio- or videotape and maybe even gathering collections of let- ters, photographs or other histori- cal documents. You can becomea volunteerhistorian and a part of this important program. Just go to VHP’s Website and learn step by step how to get involved. All it takes is a few hours of your time and yourdesire to honor a veteran. Start with veterans in your extended family. Record their stories; make a copy for the Library of Congress and your own family archives. Become a part of the Veterans History Project and becomea partof history. It’s a wonderful way to acknowledge and pay tribute to the men and women who have given so much to their nation. Visit VHP at www.loc.gov/vets, e-mail vohp@loc.govor call thetollfree message line at 888-371-5848.

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