MEDIA ADVISORY
Celebrate U.S. Veterans this Holiday Season by Collecting Their Stories
Veterans History Project Encourages Families and Friends to Interview Veterans
As the holiday season approaches, the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress invites volunteers across the country to gather and contribute the stories of U.S. veterans to the project ensuring their experiences are archived and remembered for generations.
"Fall and winter are filled with many gatherings with family and friends," said Monica Mohindra, director of the Veterans History Project. "It’s a great time to see the veterans you know and capture their stories. Veterans Day is an especially meaningful opportunity to start these conversations and invite them to participate in an interview."
What: Media Interviews ahead of Veterans Day to discuss the value of participation in the Veterans History Project and how to contribute veterans’ stories.
When: Oct. 22
Who: Veterans History Project Director Monica Mohindra
Where: Remote interviews via Zoom.
Contact: To schedule an interview, contact Joy Egee at joyegee@lmo.com.
The Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress collects, preserves and makes accessible the personal accounts of American veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand their service.
It is a grassroots effort that relies on volunteers to help collect and preserve these invaluable memories. The Veterans History Project collaborates with schools, universities, veterans' organizations, members of Congress and community groups to raise awareness of the program and to collect veterans’ stories. It also engages with the public through social media, events and partnerships with libraries and museums to encourage participation.
Establishing a collection with the Veterans History Project is simple, meaningful and leaves a lasting legacy of service. Volunteers can get involved by visiting loc.gov/vets to access guidelines and resources, including a Field Kit and an instructional video to help volunteers conduct interviews and submit materials. Anyone aged 15 or older can participate, making this an accessible way to preserve veterans’ stories for generations to come.
About the Veterans History Project
Congress created the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress in 2000 to collect, preserve and make accessible the firsthand remembrances of United States veterans from World War I through the more recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan and peacekeeping missions so those future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of service. For more information, visit loc.gov/vets or call the toll-free message line at (888) 371-5848. Subscribe to the VHP RSS to receive periodic updates of VHP news. Follow VHP on Facebook @vetshistoryproject.
About the Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is the world’s largest library, offering access to the creative record of the United States – and extensive materials from around the world – both on-site and online. It is the main research arm of the U.S. Congress and the home of the U.S. Copyright Office. Explore collections, reference services and other programs and plan a visit at loc.gov; access the official site for U.S. federal legislative information at congress.gov; and register creative works of authorship at copyright.gov.
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Media Contacts: Bill Ryan, wryan@loc.gov | Joy Egee, LMO, joyegee@lmo.com
PR 24-087
10/08/2024
ISSN 0731-3527