African National Congress Veterans' League

Seeking to Preserve Veterans' Stories of Service and Sacrifice

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Those feelings are often well-warranted as many veterans have been through intense experiences in the name of service to their country.

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  • Those feelings are often well-warranted as many veterans have been through intense experiences in the name of service to their country.
  • He went to basic training at age 27 and began his career as a cavalry scout stationed in Germany.
  • On Feb. 19, 2007, Harris was on patrol when his military vehicle struck an improvised explosive device (IED).
  • Participating with VHP can be as simple as recording a 30-minute (or longer) video or audio interview sharing details of your service.

MEDIA ALERT: Library of Congress Veterans History Project Available for Interviews Surrounding 70th Anniversary of the End of the Korean War

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금요일, 6월 30, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- July 27, 2023, marks the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War. Nearly 6 million U.S. servicemembers served in the three-year war, and it is estimated that more than 1 million are still with us.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- July 27, 2023, marks the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War.
  • Although often called "The Forgotten War," the Library of Congress Veterans History Project (VHP) will never forget those who served.
  • VHP actively seeks Korean War veterans' oral history interviews, original photographs, letters and other correspondence to be archived and made accessible for future generations.
  • The Library of Congress Veterans History Project is available for interviews on Tuesday, July 11, and Wednesday, July 12, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.