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Hispanic Veterans History

The Society of Hispanic Veterans is an official supporter of the Veterans History project.

The United States Congress created the veterans History Project (VHP) IN 2000 as part of the American Folklike Center at the Library of Congress.

The mission of this project is collect and archive the personal recollections of U.S. wartime veterans to honor their service and share their stories with current and future generations. The project also collects stories from homefront civilians who worked in support of our armed forces.

How can I be part of this important project?

You can volunteer to conduct interviews and collect historical documents. You may also orginize interview groups and teach others hot to conduct interviews, school and scout groups are good places to start.

What kinds of items are included in the Veterans History Project Collection?

Donate collections take the form of war veteran's first-hand oral histories, memoirs, photographs, letters, diaries, official separation documents (DD-214, etc0 and other historical documents from World War I through current conflicts.

How can I share the story of a deceased veteran?

On behalf of a deceased war veteran, you may submit historical documents like the veteran's collection of photographs, letters and diaries and memoirs. You will need to complete the biographical data form and a release form for the deceased veteran.

Interview a Veteran. Preserve History

By taking part in the veterans History Project (VHP), you are contributing to the permanent collections of the Library of Congress, one of the world's most resoected research and cultural institutions. when you participate, you are making history.

>>To learn more about this project please visit the Library of Congress