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The Library of Congress administers the Veterans History Project to archive materials from veterans who have served in conflicts from WWII to the present Afghanistan and Iraq wars (other war industry workers such as medical volunteers and defense contractors are included). Many of us have U.S. service veterans in our families, and it may be difficult to talk about their service with them if they served in a conflict. Offering to interview them about their service for the Veterans History Project can let them know that you are interested in their service experience and create an opening for them speak about it.
The Project archives many different kinds of materials: letters and artwork from veterans’ time in service and recorded narratives. Online they provide clear guidelines on how to submit to the archive and they have a detailed guide on how to conduct an interview with a veteran and submit the recording. A camcorder or voice recorder is all you need to record your interview–no editing is needed. It’s a great way to open a conversation that can be difficult to begin.
Veterans History Project
Online they have an interview kit, explanatory videos, and interviews with veterans. http://www.loc.gov/vets/
