VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT

The Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress collects, preserves and makes accessible the firsthand recollections of U.S. military Veterans so that future generations may hear directly from Veterans and better understand what they saw, did and felt during their service. It was founded through a unanimous vote in both the House and Senate and became Public Law 106-380 on October 27, 2000.

Veterans from all branches and ranks who served at any point since World War I are eligible to participate in the Veterans History Project, even if they did not see combat. Anyone, including students ages 15 or older, may volunteer to record an oral history interview or gather and donate a Veteran’s original photographs, correspondence or other materials.

You can find more information and explore the Veterans History Project collections at www.loc.gov/vets. 

If you are interested in participating in the Veterans History Project as a Veteran or interviewer/volunteer, please complete the form at the following link:  https://forms.gle/LmqJFFrbUaWko9NbA 

If you have any questions or are interested in attending a Veterans reception in the Second Congressional District to learn more about the Veterans History Project, please contact our District Office in Eagan at (651) 846-2120 or email RepCraigVeteransHistoryProject@mail.house.gov.