Podcasts about Veterans History Project

On June 6, 1944, a teenager from Michigan helped steer a flat-bottomed Navy vessel toward the shores of Normandy. His name was Myles Isbell. His ship: LST-540. He was 17. In this special episode of Front to the Films, we tell the extraordinary story of Myles Isbell—Gunner's Mate Third Class, World War II veteran, and eyewitness to some of the most pivotal naval operations of the 20th century. To bring Myles' story to life in full, we've seamlessly interwoven his final recorded interview—conducted just three months before his death—with archival audio from an earlier oral history he gave to the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project.

On a cold day in 1973, a crowd gathered on a farm for one of history's strangest funerals. It was an elite group, including the Governor of Michigan, bank presidents, and local dignitaries. Even Walter Cronkite sent a correspondent. But they weren’t mourning anyone human. No, this was a pizza-based catastrophe. * Hosted by Dana Schwartz, Zaron Burnett, and Jason EnglishWritten by Bess LovejoyProduced by Josh FisherEditing and Sound Design by Jonathan Washington and Josh FisherMixing and Mastering by Baheed FrazierAdditional Editing by Mary DooeResearch and Fact-Checking by Bess Lovejoy and Austin ThompsonGuest Voice Actor is Mike Coscarelli Original Music by Elise McCoyShow Logo by Lucy QuintanillaExecutive Producer is Jason English Special thanks to the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress. We'll be back with another Very Special Episode next Wednesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I'm joined by Monica Mohindra, the Director of the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress. We explore the program's impact and delve into how it enhances our understanding of American veterans. We discuss societal perceptions of veterans and how the project provides a more holistic view of their experiences and contributions.

Join Charlie and myself, Zach, as we discuss the Veterans History Project, an archival project for preserving the stories of American Military Veterans. We discuss what the project is, our experience with it so far, and how others can get involved. Enjoy!  

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of D-Day, the most significant single day of World War II.  Now, the Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress is looking for historic info, documents and interviews about D-Day – adding to the Our Voices exhibits and thousands of individual stories from veterans who served at D-Day. The interview is with Travis Bickford, Program Coordinator of the Veterans History Project, who is available to discuss how the VHP is actively seeking more stories of service from all veterans, living or deceased, especially from those who served in World War II and around D-Day, June 6, 1944. Travis visits with Mark Alyn on this special edition of Late Night Health.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of D-Day, the most significant single day of World War II.  Now, the Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress is looking for historic info, documents and interviews about D-Day – adding to the Our Voices exhibits and thousands of individual stories from veterans who served at D-Day. The interview is with Travis Bickford, Program Coordinator of the Veterans History Project, who is available to discuss how the VHP is actively seeking more stories of service from all veterans, living or deceased, especially from those who served in World War II and around D-Day, June 6, 1944. Travis visits with Mark Alyn on this special edition of Late Night Health.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

Travis BIckford from the Veterans History Project joins Debbie Monterrey to talk about a project to keep stories from D-Day Veterans alive.  Credit: © PA Images/Alamy Images

Calling Tan France a busy man is an understatement, as the Queer Eye's fashion expert is also an author, designer, TV host, a father of two young kids, and he just completed a major home renovation. Yet, he still seems to have it all together. How does he do it? Tan France joins Michelle to talk about the new Citi Shop desktop browser extension that finds savings for you. Tan divulges some of his savvy tips for keeping his home and family looking their best, while saving time and money. According to the World Bank, climate-related disasters and natural hazards push 26 million people into poverty each year, putting these populations in need of access to technical, financial and institutional resources to be more resilient in responding to climate change. To help address these issues, IBM has committed to invest $45 million in donations of technology and services over the next five years through the Sustainability Accelerator program. . Justina Nixon-Saintil, IBM Vice President and Chief Impact Officer, discusses with Michelle more details about the Sustainability Accelerator program and Resilient Cities cohort.  Director of the Veterans History Project, Monica Mohindra talks to Michelle about the Women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion – with the goal of inspiring more women and minorities to contribute their story to the Veterans History Project or VHP. The 6888th collection tells the story of the only all-African American, all-female unit deployed overseas during WWII. The spring season just started and with it, allergy symptoms are already in bloom! But the source of your family's coughing, sneezing and headaches may actually be poor indoor air quality. During National Autoimmune Awareness Month also in March, the organic experts at Natural Home Solutions encourage home and business owners to test their indoor air quality to prevent health issues.  Natural Home Solutions Owner Laura Champagne joins Michelle with some very helpful information on detecting and treating mold in your home and what to ask about mold in your child's school.  Siblings Charlie and Cheryl Young bring their childhood fantasies to life in their new historical fiction novel, Houdini's Last Handcuffs. This book brings the famous magician Harry Houdini to life.  On Halloween, three children—a brother, sister, and their friend—receive an Ouija Board from a family friend. After a séance, the magician Houdini is brought back to life, but not by the séance itself. Houdini needs the children's help to retrieve his notebook of scientific formulas. However, the formula for his return is flawed. Houdini, the family, and many close friends are part of The Inner Circle, a clandestine group using science, math, and physics for mankind's good, as opposed to the Outer Circle, which uses them for evil. The notebook contains the formula that everyone wants.  

See full show notes: https://www.airmantomom.com/2024/03/recording-veterans-history/Head to loc.gov/vets to learn more about the Veterans History Project Resources:Women of the Military Mentorship ProgramGirl's Guide to Military Service available where books are sold. Signed copies of A Girl's Guide to Military ServiceGirl's Guide to the Military Series Resources:Women of the Military Mentorship ProgramGirl's Guide to Military Service available where books are sold. Signed copies of A Girl's Guide to Military ServiceGirl's Guide to the Military Series

Are you frustrated with symptoms with no diagnosis? Is your doctor gaslighting you? I speak with Romy Braunstein with the Getting Up Organization, a nonprofit focused on educating people about invisible symptoms of disease and cures for rare diseases.www. GETTINGUP.org My father fought in the Korean War. He passed away in 1989 and as these vets pass on – we are losing their stories. Library of Congress Veterans History Project's mission to collect, preserve and make accessible the first-person remembrances of United States military veterans for future generations. VHP is actively seeking Korean War veterans 'recorded oral history interviews, original photographs, letters and other correspondence to be archived and made accessible for future generations. I speak to Monica Mohindra, Director of the Veterans History Project (VHP) of the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress.How to Participate

It's a program to encourage civics education and community involvement among middle school students... registration is now open for the National Civics Bee, from the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation and local chambers around the country (at 14:19) --- Showing our thanks to all who have served, the Library of Congress wants to preserve your stories as part of their ongoing Veterans History Project (at 21:44) --- Around Town: It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without the annual Turkey Trot 5K to benefit the Women's Resource Center (at 45:07)

8:27 Monica Mohindra, Director of the Veterans History Project, joins Mark Alyn to discuss the nationwide campaign to collect stories from men and women of the military. Listen in to hear how the VHP is helping the Library of Congress honor those who have bravely served our country, living or deceased, by actively seeking stories from veterans, with their oral history interviews, original photographs, letters, and other correspondence to be archived and made accessible for future generations.

Learn How To Help The Library Of Congress HonorThe Veterans, Living Or Deceased, For...Veterans DayNationwide Campaign to Collect Stories from the Men & Women Who Served their Country with Monica Mohindra of the Veterans History Project When we think of U.S. military veterans, we often imagine those who saw combat overseas, but just as relevant and heroic are those who served in other capacities, including Uniformed Public Health Officers and those who were deployed to respond during a natural disaster or public health crisis. The Commissioned Corp of the U.S. Public Health Service is one of eight uniformed services. Founded more than 200 years ago, its members play a critical role in protecting our nation's health in all 50 states and overseas. Monica Mohindra, Director of the Veterans History Project, joins Mark Alyn to discuss how the VHP is actively seeking stories from these veterans with oral history interviews, original photographs, letters and other corresondence to be archived and made accessible for future generations. LIVING HISTORY — Collecting, preserving & making accessible firsthand recollections of U.S. military veterans who served from WWI through todayTIMELESS TREASURES — Audio & video-recorded oral history interviews, unpublished memoirs and collections of original photographs, letters, diaries/journals, artwork and historical documentsALL INCLUSIVE — Veterans from all branches and ranks who served at any point are eligible to participate in the Veterans History ProjectVETERANS DAY SEARCH — VHP actively seeks Commissioned Corps veteran's oral history interviews, original photographs, letters & other correspondence VHP Director, Monica Mohindra, has worked for more than 15 years with the Project. She has coordinated major initiatives with Members of Congress, the National Museum of the American Indian, the National Endowment for the Humanities, PBS, Ken Burns/ Florentine Films, the HISTORY Channel, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, among others. Energized by the large collections development initiatives which enable exploring new audiences and new participation in the Project, the most meaningful part of her work is helping uncover and shed light on the individual personal stories of US veterans.

Learn How To Help The Library Of Congress HonorThe Veterans, Living Or Deceased, For...Veterans DayNationwide Campaign to Collect Stories from the Men & Women Who Served their Country with Monica Mohindra of the Veterans History Project When we think of U.S. military veterans, we often imagine those who saw combat overseas, but just as relevant and heroic are those who served in other capacities, including Uniformed Public Health Officers and those who were deployed to respond during a natural disaster or public health crisis. The Commissioned Corp of the U.S. Public Health Service is one of eight uniformed services. Founded more than 200 years ago, its members play a critical role in protecting our nation's health in all 50 states and overseas. Monica Mohindra, Director of the Veterans History Project, joins Mark Alyn to discuss how the VHP is actively seeking stories from these veterans with oral history interviews, original photographs, letters and other corresondence to be archived and made accessible for future generations. LIVING HISTORY — Collecting, preserving & making accessible firsthand recollections of U.S. military veterans who served from WWI through todayTIMELESS TREASURES — Audio & video-recorded oral history interviews, unpublished memoirs and collections of original photographs, letters, diaries/journals, artwork and historical documentsALL INCLUSIVE — Veterans from all branches and ranks who served at any point are eligible to participate in the Veterans History ProjectVETERANS DAY SEARCH — VHP actively seeks Commissioned Corps veteran's oral history interviews, original photographs, letters & other correspondence VHP Director, Monica Mohindra, has worked for more than 15 years with the Project. She has coordinated major initiatives with Members of Congress, the National Museum of the American Indian, the National Endowment for the Humanities, PBS, Ken Burns/ Florentine Films, the HISTORY Channel, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, among others. Energized by the large collections development initiatives which enable exploring new audiences and new participation in the Project, the most meaningful part of her work is helping uncover and shed light on the individual personal stories of US veterans.

David Baldacci was welcomed into our 5-Timers Club as we discussed his newest book, The Edge: A 6:20 Man Thriller.Monica Mohindra joined me to discuss the Library of Congress Veterans Day Outreach for History Preservation Project.David Baldacci is a global #1 bestselling author, and one of the world's favorite storytellers. His books are published in over 45 languages and in more than 80 countries, with 150 million copies sold worldwide. His works have been adapted for both feature film and television. David Baldacci is also the cofounder, along with his wife, of the Wish You Well Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting literacy efforts across America. Still a resident of his native Virginia, he invites you to visit him at DavidBaldacci.com and his foundation at WishYouWellFoundation.org.Monica Mohindra is the director of the Veterans History Project. She has worked for more than 15 years with the Project. She has coordinated major initiatives with Members of Congress, the National Museum of the American Indian, the National Endowment for the Humanities, PBS, Ken Burns/ Florentine Films, the HISTORY Channel, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, among others.  Energized by the large collections development initiatives which enable exploring new audiences and new participation in the Project, the most meaningful part of her work is helping uncover and shed light on the individual personal stories of US veterans.  

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Today, Doug Pike interviews Monica Mohindra, the Director of the Veterans History Project, about the initiative and what it entails.

Monica Mohindra, Director of the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress, talks about the Veterans History Project and its effort to collect stories and artifacts to memorialize the sacrifice of people who served. Get more information here.

Monica Mohindra, Director of the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress, talks about the Veterans History Project and its effort to collect stories and artifacts to memorialize the sacrifice of people who served. Get more information here.

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Boatswain's Mate First Class Nelson Dubroc served in the Normandy Invasion with a Naval Combat Demolition Unit (NCDU) when he was just 18 years old. It was their job to destroy obstacles with explosives in order to clear the way for the rest of the invasion.  In this interview, Dubroc recounts the chaos of D-Day.  To hear more from Dubroc, check out his interview with the Veterans History Project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War, and the Library of Congress is looking for the public's help to collect everything from photos to oral histories of what is called “The Forgotten War.” Nearly 6 million U.S. service members served in the three-year war, and it is estimated that more than 1 million are still with us. Travis Bickford, Program Coordinator for the Veterans History Project joins Tom Ackerman and Megan Lynch discussing the veterans history project and the items and memories they are looking for.  © Cindy Peterson/Correspondent / USA TODAY NETWORK

Monica Mohindra, Director, Library of Congress Veterans History Project shared with me how they are collecting stories from Veterans on all aspects of their service. I thought this program really was pointed to the combat soldier and aimed at wartime experience but certainly, those stories are important they what to hear the tails of the people in the Mess Tent, the Supply Room, and the Hospitals. Okay, you get it they want to hear from all of us.  How we felt when we left home for the first time, went through basic and headed to our military assignments. Learn from her by listening in how to have your voice recorded in the Library of Congress of all of posterity. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host William (Bill) Hodges at bill@billhodges.com

Joe Madison sits down with Monica Mohindra, Director of the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress, to donate his father's and grandfather's military documents and preserve them as a piece of American history.Connect with VHP to enshrine your family legacy at the Library of Congress: https://www.loc.gov/programs/veterans-history-project

Watch Related New Watch Release Prediction Season — WatchRolling.com Watch Review: Zodiac Super Sea Wolf ZO9209 SRPE99 SRPB097 Seikoded on IG Veteran Related The Veterans History Project (VHP) at the Library of Congress VHP News & Events VHP Explore the Collections VHP Story Maps VHP The Art of Correspondance Admin Donate to the Veterans Watchmaker Initiative This watch-related portion of the pod is sponsored by Mushi Watch Straps, a Veteran-Owned Company that makes stylish, durable, and fairly priced watch straps and accessories. Use discount code “VET10” for 10% off your entire purchase at checkout: www.mushiwatchstraps.com  This Veteran Resource segment of the pod is brought to you by the Anti Watch Watch Club (AWWC). This 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supports veterans, LEOs, and First Responders via monetary, social, humanitarian, and emotional support. Learn about them here. Visit https://www.watchrolling.com/ for Veteran Resources, articles, and more cool watch-related stuff. and remember, at WatchRolling.com-"You make the watch; the watch doesn't make you." While Dial 988 then Press 1 is a new option for contacting the Veterans Crisis Line, the original number: 1-800-273-8255 and press 1, remains available, and Veterans can continue to reach out via chat at https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat/  or by text to 838255. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchrollingpod/support

March 10, 1949. Defendant Mildred Gillars arrives at a courthouse to hear her verdict. To trial-watchers, she's known as Axis Sally—the American woman who broadcast Nazi propaganda from Berlin during World War II. In taunting tones, she spent years pushing anti-Semitic and anti-Allies messages aimed at weakening the morale of American soldiers. But Gillars insists that she's misunderstood, even innocent. That she's an artist, she loves her country, and was forced to do what she did… or die. How did a struggling actress from Maine become a potent weapon of the Nazis? And is there a way to understand the choices that she made?Special thanks to our guests, Richard Lucas, author of Axis Sally: The American Voice of Nazi Germany, and Michael Flamm, professor of history at Ohio Wesleyan University. Thanks also to the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Warrior Next Door Podcast Ryan Fairfield and Tony Lupo join The Scuttlebutt this week to talk about their shared passion for veterans' stories. After completing more than 200 veteran interviews for the Library of Congress's Veterans History Project, they decided share their experiences by creating The Warrior Next Door Podcast. In this podcast, Ryan and Tony explore their extensive library of oral histories of World War II veterans while adding compelling commentary and historical context. Beyond the podcast, you can view each veteran interview in its entirety by visiting The Warrior Next Door YouTube channel HERE!   Library of Congress - https://bit.ly/3BLzHGH   Warrior Next Door Podcast - https://bit.ly/3Wrb89N   YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thewarriornextdoorpodcast721   Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/WarriorNextDoor/   To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt   For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB   Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!   https://danddautosalvage.com/   https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3  

In honor of Veterans Day, we are bringing you four stories of service, from veterans who served in World War II, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, and Iraq. Three voices come to us from interviews collected at BPL for the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress. Check out our book list and transcript here: https://www.bklynlibrary.org/podcasts/stories-service  

Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. November 11 is Veterans Day in the United States, a national holiday to recognize and honor those who have served in our country's armed forces and fought for our freedom. We talk with the Director of Grand Valley State University's Veterans History Project to discuss the history of U.S. veterans and how they've been viewed throughout different wars over the past century. To access the interviews of GVSU's Veterans History Project, click here. To watch the interviews on their YouTube channel, click here. We then shift topics and talk with author Andrew Weiss on his graphic novel Accidental Czar: The Life and Lies of Vladimir Putin, which chronicles the life of Russian President Vladimir Putin and how he created the persona of a strongman and political mastermind. Weiss utilizes a graphic novel style to not only engage with readers more but also to satirize and shatter the cartoonish façade that Putin has created for himself and expose the man underneath. Accidental Czar: The Life and Lies of Vladimir Putin is available now wherever books are sold.  Guests: Dr. James Smither Professor of History, Grand Valley State University Director, GVSU Veterans History Project Andrew Weiss Author, Accidental Czar: The Life & Lies of Vladimir Putin James Family Chair and Vice President for Studies, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps

Reference librarian Evan Kramer joins host Amy Bouton to discuss a couple of ongoing oral history projects at the St. Tammany Parish Library. The Veterans History Project and the Covid-19 Memory Project. Find out how you can participate and contribute to these projects that will provide valuable information for generations to come. (Runtime 23:27) 

Richard Calagiovanni is a many with many nicknames and many stories... including the time he crossed paths with John Lennon and Yoko Ono. He discusses his amazing life in this edition of "Chatting About College." Calagiovanni graduated from Jamesville-Dewitt High School in 1966 and enrolled in OCC's General Studies degree program at the downtown campus. During his sophomore year he was a member of Student Government and participated in the groundbreaking for the current campus on Onondaga Hill. In his final semester he took a Radio & TV class and decided to pursue a career in broadcasting. He would earn a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University, and spend 29 years in leadership roles at WCNY TV, the public television station in Syracuse. After retiring he continued to produce videos for non-profit organizations such as the Onondaga Historical Association, the Veterans History Project, Honor Flight Syracuse, and the Town of Onondaga Historical Society.

As the nation prepares to pause for Memorial Day, we honor all who have given their lives in defense of the United States. And we remain committed to remembering their stories of service and those of all who have served. This week on "Veterans Chronicles," we take a very rare break from our conversations with our veterans to discuss why it is important for all veterans to consider writing or telling their story of service to our nation.Our guest is Monica Mohindra, director of the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress. In our conversation, Mohindra explains the mission of the Veterans History Project and why collecting the oral histories of our veterans is so important. She also offers tips on how best to capture an oral history, and issues a plea for histories from a specific group of veterans.

Kerry Ward and Lisa Taylor of the Library of Congress Veterans History Project talk about the value and progress of the Veterans History Project, which is preserving the voice of veterans for the sake of ourselves, and our progeny. 

Jeff and Ashley share some of their conversations with speakers, exhibitors and attendees during the 2022 Student Veterans of America National Conference at the Disney Coronado Resort in Orlando, Fla. SVA President and CEO Jared Lyon talks about some of the highlights of NatCon 2022 Michael Hoherchak talks about the Travis Manion Foundation Solomon Jennings talks about the Congressional Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program Tamika Brown talks about the Library of Congress Veterans History Project SVA Student of the Year finalist Fatima Jaghoori from Kansas State University talks about her SVA Chapter's connection to American Legion Post 17 in Manhattan, Kan. SVA Attendees shout out their local American Legion posts Special Guests: Jared Lyon, Michael Hoherchak, Solomon "Sol" Jennings IV, and Tamika Brown.

Are you a veteran? Have interesting stories that you could share for posterity? Know a veteran who you'd like to honor? Take a listen and find out how.We're delighted to present Monica Mohindra, acting director of the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC.We're a little late for Veterans Day, but then we need to be celebrating and honoring our veterans every day of the year.Monica is the wife of a Navy veteran who comes from a long line of veterans and is dedicated to sharing – and preserving for future generations – the stories of those who have served in our military – including women.Women have served in uniform in all branches of the U.S. military since World War II. From nurses, to code breakers, to pilots, to surgeons, to mechanics, to frontline warriors and everything in between, women veterans have done it all.In this episode, Monica explains:* What the Veterans History Project is all about* What's included there now* How you can contribute* Why it's important to share these stories* How to view and learn from the Veterans History Project* How it helps families and those suffering from PTSDTake a listen...In the photo: Four soldiers and flags during a ceremony honoring a fallen soldier. August 25, 2004. Lee Lane Collection, Veterans History Project, Library of Congress, AFC2001/001/47372.ViAlP7kwDCYwH4hmgHSVBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

Are you a veteran? Have interesting stories that you could share for posterity? Know a veteran who you'd like to honor? Take a listen and find out how.We're delighted to present Monica Mohindra, acting director of the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC.We're a little late for Veterans Day, but then we need to be celebrating and honoring our veterans every day of the year.Monica is the wife of a Navy veteran who comes from a long line of veterans and is dedicated to sharing – and preserving for future generations – the stories of those who have served in our military – including women.Women have served in uniform in all branches of the U.S. military since World War II. From nurses, to code breakers, to pilots, to surgeons, to mechanics, to frontline warriors and everything in between, women veterans have done it all.In this episode, Monica explains:* What the Veterans History Project is all about* What's included there now* How you can contribute* Why it's important to share these stories* How to view and learn from the Veterans History Project* How it helps families and those suffering from PTSDTake a listen...In the photo: Four soldiers and flags during a ceremony honoring a fallen soldier. August 25, 2004. Lee Lane Collection, Veterans History Project, Library of Congress, AFC2001/001/47372.ViAlP7kwDCYwH4hmgHSV

Erin Miller is the proud granddaughter of Elaine Danforth Harmon, a member of the Women Air-force Service Pilots (WASP) during WWII. Her grandmother's last request was to be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC). After she died in April 2015, this request was denied by the US Army which runs ANC. Erin led a grassroots, social media, and direct lobbying campaign to fight the decision. This campaign was a success. On May 20, 2016, President Obama signed H.R. 4336, the bill introduced in Congress by Representative Martha McSally (AZ-2) in January 2016, which then became a law to officially recognize the service of WASP as eligible for ANC. The funeral was held on September 7, 2016, at ANC. This was followed by a family memorial service at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial, where Erin, her mother Terry, her sister Tiffany, Air Force pilots Lt. Col. Caroline Jensen, and Maj. Heather Penney and Representative Martha McSally spoke to honor Elaine's life and service. Erin is a licensed attorney in Maryland. She has a J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law, a Master's in International Studies from the University of Leeds (UK), and a B.A. in History from the University of California, San Diego. Credits Written and curated by Sara Collini. Images and sources courtesy of the WASP Archive, The TWU Libraries' Woman's Collection, Texas Woman's University, Denton, Texas. National WASP WWII Museum, Portal to Texas History and IMLS. US Air Force Collection, Record Group 342, National Archives. Betty H. Carter Women Veterans Historical Project, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Veterans History Project, Library of Congress. Jacqueline Cochran Collection, Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, and Museum. US Air Force Official Website: https://www.af.mil/ Bibliography Cornelsen, Kathleen. “Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II: Exploring Military Aviation, Encountering Discrimination, and Exchanging Traditional Roles in Service to America.” Journal of Women's History 17.4 (2005): 111–119. Hodgson, Marion Stegeman. Winning My Wings: A Woman Airforce Service Pilot in World War II. Annapolis: Naval Institute Press, 1996. Merryman, Molly. Clipped Wings: The Rise and Fall of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) of World War II. New York: New York University Press, 1998. Noggle, Anne. For God, Country, and the Thrill of It: Women Airforce Service Pilots in World War II: Photographic Portraits and Text. College Station: Texas A&M University Press, 1990. Rickman, Sarah Byrn. Nancy Love and the WASP Ferry Pilots of World War II. Denton: University of North Texas Press, 2008. Sage, Jenny. “Ladies of Lockbourne: Women Airforce Service Pilots and the Mighty B-17 Flying Fortress.” Ohio History 124 (2017): 5–27. Strebe, Amy Goodpaster. Flying for Her Country: the American and Soviet Women Military Pilots of World War II. Westport: Praeger Security International, 2007. Yellin, Emily. Our Mothers' War: American Women at Home and at the Front During World War II. New York: Free Press, 2004. #YouveGotMettle | #WASP | Nichol Malachowski --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mettle-of-honor/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mettle-of-honor/support

This episode of All Things Judicial features a 2016 interview with the late North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge E. Maurice Braswell. Braswell served as a tail gunner and bombardier in a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress named the "Flaming Arrow" that recorded 41 bombing missions against the Axis Powers during World War II. Judge Braswell recounts several near misses and the harrowing experience of crash landing and being captured as a POW behind enemy lines. Through it all, Braswell shunned the the title of hero and instead embodied a life of service to his country and home state of North Carolina."In our generation, there was nothing but a great over-pouring of patriotism and willingness to go to war with Japan and Germany after Pearl Harbor. We felt like we were just doing our duty and being made a hero is still foreign to me in spite of awards," Judge Braswell said on the podcast. "If I could be of service to my state, I was going to do it. If I could be of service to my family and fellow man, I'm happier doing that."After the war, Judge Braswell served as an assistant district attorney and superior court judge in Cumberland County, and served on the North Carolina Court of Appeals. Braswell died in January 2017 and the new Cumberland County Courthouse was named in his honor. This interview is an excerpt of a 2016 interview produced for the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism's Historical Video Series. The full interview is available on the NCcourts YouTube channel. See additional pictures of Judge Braswell on his profile in the Veterans History Project through the Library of Congress.

The history of women in the military is vast and varied. They've served in all branches of the military, working as everything from mechanics to code breakers to nurses. Reset talks with the director of the Veterans History Project about preserving these experiences and how you can interview a family member.

A Navy Seabee's Sketchbook of War in the South Pacific The second world war adventures of Nat Bellantoni and his naval comrades in the famous Seabees. Plus a memoir from Seabee John Serra. LINK TO BUY ME A COFFEE Full show notes at: https://www.fightingthroughpodcast.co.uk/71_The_Battalion_Artist_Seabees_in_the_Pacific_War Nat's entire collection of artwork, papers, and memorabilia from World War II, resides at the Hoover Institution Library and Archives at Stanford University. Search for digital collections or use the links in the show notes. https://digitalcollections.hoover.org/search/bellantoni https://histories.hoover.org/battalion-artist/   Irene Bellantoni died in 2016 aged 95. Her obituary is here. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/bostonglobe/name/irene-bellantoni-obituary?pid=183211729   John Serra was a Seabee with the US Navy and served in Alaska, Saipan and in the invasion of Okinawa. He recorded his service and it is on the Library of Congress website Veterans History Project: http://memory.loc.gov/diglib/vhp/bib/loc.natlib.afc2001001.10960   Feedback/reviews - Apple - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ww2-fighting-through-from-dunkirk-to-hamburg-war-diary/id624581457?mt=2   Follow me on Twitter  - https://twitter.com/PaulCheall   Follow me on Facebook  - https://www.facebook.com/FightingThroughPodcast   YouTube channel - Loads of my own videos - Dunkirk Mole, Gold Beach, much more. https://www.youtube.com/user/paulcheall/videos

VOLLANO APPEALS A DSC TO BE UPGRADED TO MEDAL OF HONOR Someone has to promote a Medal of Honor review.  William Vollano is that person for US Army Lt. Col. Charles Kettles (ret.) who received the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) for his heroic action flying four choppers in to save 44 men in Vietnam in May 1967.  Almost 50 years later, Bill Vollano recorded Charlie tell his story as part of the Veterans History Project for the Library of Congress.  As a volunteer, Bill has recorded about 75 veteran stories.  After hearing Charlie's story,  Bill decided that the DSC was insufficient recognition and began a 5 year journey to have Kettles package reviewed for ultimate upgrade to the MOH. “LEAVE NO MAN BEHIND” Author Tony Brooks gives a first-hand account of the daring recovery of Turbine 33and the subsequent search for the remaining compromised Navy SEAL recon team—one of whom was Marcus Luttrell, the lone survivor. The Rangers were up against lack of intel, treacherous terrain, violent weather, and an enemy that was raised to fight. Tony Brooks lived—and many of his fellow Rangers died—by the axiom, “Leave No Man Behind.” He is the first to tell the story other books and films have omitted, one of overcoming overwhelming odds to accomplish a mission: to bring every American soldier home.

There always needs to be someone who promotes an MOH review. William Vollano is that person for U.S. Army Lt. Col. Charles Kettles (ret.) who received the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) for his heroic actions in May 1967 after flying four choppers in to save 44 men. Almost 50 years later, Bill recorded Charlie telling his story as part of the Veterans History Project for the Library of Congress. As a volunteer, Bill has recorded about 75 veteran stories. After hearing Charlie's story, Bill decided that the DSC was insufficient recognition and began a 5-year journey to have Kettles' package reviewed for an ultimate upgrade to the MOH. Bill talks to host Jim Fausone about the process and the importance of Congressional help.

We're remembering loved ones lost "In Love & War"...This Memorial Weekend Our very special guest today is Roxanne Seeman and joined by Pianist Elise Solberg and vocalist Hannah Goldblatt. Roxanne Seeman is an American songwriter and lyricist. She is known for her songs by Phil Collins, Earth, Wind & Fire, Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler,and The Jacksons. Roxanne has two Emmy nominations. Elise Solberg is a Japanese-American pianist, composer, and songwriter. She is best known for playing keyboards with Chloe x Halle. Hannah Gold is a Vocalist | Musician | & Producer. They are here to talk about The Veterans History Project & their song “In Love & War. Roxanne Seeman, Elise Solberg and Hannah Goldblatt each tell the stories of their fathers, grandfathers and family members who set an example of service and sacrifice for generations to come. Their legacy endures through their family member's memories and continues to inspire through the Veterans History Project. The Veterans History Project of the American Folklife Center collects, preserves, and makes accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war. "In Love and War" with lyrics by Roxanne Seeman and music by Charles Fox is performed by Hannah Goldblatt accompanied by pianist Elise Solberg Find Roxanne Seeman on IG @roxanneseeman You can find Keyboardist/Songwriter/Producer/Composer Elise Solberg on IG @eliseyuka - elisesolberg.com And follow Hannah Goldblatt on IG @hannahlg123 Find out more about The Veterans History Project & how you can help at: https://www.loc.gov/vets/ "In Love and War" with lyrics by Roxanne Seeman and music by Charles Fox is performed by Hannah Goldblatt accompanied by pianist Elise Solberg Find Roxanne Seeman on IG @roxanneseeman You can find Keyboardist/Songwriter/Producer/Composer Elise Solberg on IG @eliseyuka - elisesolberg.com And follow Hannah Goldblatt on IG @hannahlg123 Find out more about The Veterans History Project & how you can help at: https://www.loc.gov/vets/

This episode looks at folk poetry, with discussions of four poetry-themed collections in the American Folklife Center. Guest Anne Holmes of the Library of Congress Literary Initiatives Division discusses “Living Nations, Living Words,” the signature project of the Poet Laureate Joy Harjo. Harjo, the first Native American Poet Laureate, has curated a collection of poetry by Native American poets, which includes recordings of the poets reading their work. The recordings are part of the American Folklife Center archive. The Literary Initiatives division has also created a Story Map to place the poets and poems in a geographic context. The poet M.L. Smoker reads her work “The Book of the Missing, Murdered, and Indigenous—Chapter 1.” Guest Michelle Stefano of the American Folklife Center discusses “Rhyming the Archive,” an event in which members of the poetry slam team Split This Rock wrote poems inspired by materials in the archive and performed them at an event at the Library of Congress. The poet Marjan Naderi reads her work “The Lessons My Mother Taught Me While Preparing Dinner.” Guest Kerry Ward of the Veterans History Project introduces VHP and discusses VHP’s November, 2019, Occupational Poetry Panel, which brought together four Veteran poets to perform their work. Meezie Hermansen performs her work “Tools of the Trade.” Stephen Winick and John Fenn discuss a poem in the American Folklife Center’s archive called “Colorado Morton’s Last Ride.” It’s a ten-minute narrative poem recited by a man named Fred Soule at the Farm Security Administration (FSA) camp in Visalia, California on September 2, 1941. The poem was recorded on an instantaneous disc by Charles Todd and Robert Sonkin, two fieldworkers collecting folksongs for the Library of Congress. Winick discusses the research that led him to discover that the poem, whose original title was “Colorado Morton’s Ride,” was written by Pulitzer-Prize-winner Leonard Bacon and Montana cowboy Rivers Browne. He also reveals the identity of Soule, a public information officer for the FSA. We hear Soule read an excerpt of the poem, and Winick and Fenn promise to release the full poem as a bonus episode.

Staci Alayvilla knew she wanted to be a writer when she heard a recording of her grandfather, Stephen Swidarski, who was a POW in WWII. She had a dream for his story to be told in the form of a children’s book to help deliver a message of American pride and gratitude for our veterans and active military. Her book, “The Bearded Marvel” is the fulfillment of that dream. To purchase a copy visit https://www.americaspublications.com Staci believes that a good story teaches a life lesson. It is her greatest hope that her book allows someone to see that, despite differences among the people in America, we should all feel united in our good fortune and celebrate the freedoms we have. Staci and her husband live in Las Vegas, Nevada with their 3 beloved Pitbulls. For more information about The Veterans History Project, and to hear the true account of her heroic grandfather, Stephen “Tebers” Swidarkski, as told by the late Tebers himself, visit http://memory.loc.gov/diglib/vhp/story/loc.natlib.afc2001001.15980/.

Benjamin Mack-Jackson, '24 and Founder of the WWII Veterans History Project.

Memories of a blood stained battlefield near Khe Sanh, Vietnam, have shadowed Dennis Mannion since 1971. Mannion did a 13-month tour from September 1967 to October 1968 as an artillery forward observer with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment. He was 21 at the time.Dennis Mannion coached football and taught English at Sheehan High School in Wallingford. He shares his wartime experience for the Veterans History Project in this interview organized by the Wallingford Rotary in 2015.Chaptering done by Vinnie C. as partial fulfillment of  Mark T. Sheehan High School Community Service Hours .Video version  (same edit)  Short video

They are the firsthand stories of America and our history. The stories of veterans and their sacrifice. And through the Veterans History Project, which is part of the American Folklife Center of the Library of Congress, they are being gathered and saved. During the last 20 years, the Veterans History Project, under the direction of Army Colonel Karen Lloyd, has received over 110,000 submissions from veterans and their families, covering World War I through the Iraq War. This people's collection as it is called is giving a face and a voice to those who stood up and did their part in the name of democracy.

In this Episode, Justin interview’s former Marine, Mr. Paul Garrett. This is Part 1 of a special two-part series. This episode covers Paul’s entry into the Marine Corps in 1965 and part two will cover his tour in Vietnam. This interview was conducted in conjunction with the Veterans History Project and will be stored at the Library of Congress.

To commemorate Memorial Day (May 25), an annual American holiday, which honors men and women who died while serving in the US military, host Carol Castiel talks with Col. Karen Lloyd, Director of the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress, about the origins and significance of this Project, which preserves interviews and collects photos and documents of veterans from World War I through the present.

Harold Kinker, Retired Ohio Pharmacist University of Toledo College of Pharmacy Class of 1970 (BS Pharmacy Degree)  kinkerh@gmail.com When I joined the staff of Walgreens store 5323 in Toledo, OH in 2002, Harold was the pharmacy manager.  Harold was a mentor and became a friend.  Almost 20 years after meeting, we are still friends and even go out to lunch with a group of current and former Toledo-area Walgreens pharmacists several times a year.   In 2002, I worked full-time on the midnight shift “7-on/7-off” for about 12 months:  I worked one week, then had the following week off.  My hours were 10 PM to 8 AM Monday through Sunday.  I worked 70 hours and got paid for 80.  Counting vacation time, I was only required to work 25 weeks per year.  My partner on the off-weeks asked me to cover vacation for him twice.  I worked 21 days in a row on midnights each time while pregnant.  I was 24 years old. When I became a Mom, I needed to step down to part-time.  Harold helped me find a way to make it happen.  Thanks Harold!   Harold was great with pharmacy and store staff, and our patients liked him.  Harold served on a Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) from 2004-2012.  He had paid deployments, similar to National Guard duty.  Highlights included helping with Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita, surviving gas mask training in an Alabama “Cobra Tank," and nuclear emergency training in Nevada.  To learn more about DMAT, visit https://www.phe.gov/Preparedness/responders/ndms/ndms-teams/Pages/dmat.aspx  Harold is a Volunteer Trail Patrol Walker for the Toledo-area Metroparks.  50 hours/year is the minimum commitment.  He volunteers more than 200 hours/year.  Harold walks with other volunteers 2-3 times/week, about 2 hours at a time.  Toledo has one of the best Metroparks systems in the country!  To learn more about the Toledo-area Metroparks, visit https://metroparkstoledo.com  Harold volunteers with the Veterans History Project.  The Veterans History Project creates videos of Veterans and their stories.  Multiple copies are made of each video.  Three copies go to the Veteran; another goes to the University of Toledo; and one goes to the Library of Congress.  Interested WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and Afghanistan Veterans can call George or Harold. George Pugh 419-877-0600 Harold Kinker  419-868-1950 To learn more about the Veterans History Project, visit https://www.loc.gov/vets/  Harold loves retirement and enjoys vacation cruises with his wife and friends.     

The Veterans History Project of the American Folklife Center collects, preserves, and makes accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war.  Col. Karen Lloyd (ret) is the Director of the Veterans History Project which collects oral history, photographs, art, multimedia content about veterans and their lives.  This is a fabulous repository to be used by veterans, families, volunteers, researchers and novelists.  Learn about the Project from Director Lloyd as she discusses what is available with host Jim Fausone of Veterans Radio.

Karen Lloyd of the Veterans History Project Joins Alabama's Morning News

Diane (Mumper) Klutz is an Author, Writer, and Speaker. Diane was an Army Nurse in Vietnam and she is a retired Assistant Professor of Nursing from Texas A&M UniversityDiane's debut story, Round Eyes: An American Nurse in Vietnam was first published in 2012, and re-released in 2019 as a new Illustrated Edition. The book is a memoir about her experiences as an Army Nurse prior to and while serving in South Vietnam.Diane also authored, "You Can't Sleep Here", which is a partly factual, mostly fictional story based on her research dissertation --- Her work as a nurse practitioner to female inmates in a Texas county jail along with volunteer services within the homeless community enhances the credibility of this story.Before retiring, Diane was active in local and state Family Nurse Practitioner Organizations while teaching graduate and undergraduate nursing courses at Texas A&M University, College of Nursing in Corpus Christi. She also taught graduate nursing at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas, and Texas Woman's University in Denton, Texas.When not writing, Diane spends her time enjoying her family and having fun.You can find Round Eyes: An American Nurse in Vietnam and You Can’t Sleep Here on Amazon.Diane invites you to follow her on her website at http://restlessauthor.com/diane-klutz-writer/ and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/restlessauthor/.Most of the photographs are courtesy of Virginia Deardorff Dornheggen. She can be found on Veterans History Project: https://memory.loc.gov/diglib/vhp/bib/loc.natlib.afc2001001.110993 The SuccessInSight Podcast is a production of Fox Coaching, Inc. and First Story Strategies.Link to Success InSight Podcast: https://www.successinsightpodcast.com/2019/11/diane-klutz.html

This episode features highlights from the Veterans History Project, an oral history collection featuring interviews with veterans that call St. Tammany Parish home.

Major J. Francis Angier tells the gripping story of being shot down over Germany during World War II, surviving as a prisoner of war, and saving two ships carrying hundreds of soldiers from certain doom. In the early 2000s Greg Sharrow and audio producer Erica Heilman conducted a set of interviews under the auspices of the Vermont Folklife Center for the Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress. From those interviews, an audio documentary was produced called “Prisoners of War: A Story of Four American Soldiers,” which focused on a group of Vermonters who had been captured during the Battle of the Bulge. Over the course of our research, we interviewed several veterans who shared powerful stories with us about their POW experiences but were not included in the documentary. In this episode of VT Untapped, we’re proud to share one those stories through an interview with Maj. J. Francis Angier. For more information visit the Vermont Folklife Center website.

The Veterans History Project (VHP) of the Library of Congress American Folklife Center collects and preserves the firsthand interviews and narratives of United States military veterans from World War I through the present. In addition to audio- and video-recorded oral history interviews, VHP accepts memoirs and collections of original photographs, letters, diaries, maps and other historical documents from veterans who served in the US armed services from World War I through the present. The Project makes accessible the materials that comprise this important national archive, which contains submissions from every state, and includes the US territories. VHP relies on volunteers, both individuals and organizations, throughout the nation to contribute veterans’ stories to VHP.  Jim Fausone interviews VHP  director Col Karen Lloyd (ret) US Army about how to provide and use the VHP.  

Today we explore festive food traditions, including Thanksgiving and other holiday meals. Stephen Winick reveals what the Pilgrims REALLY ate at the 1621 event many Americans call "The First Thanksgiving." Megan Harris of the Veterans History Project shares interviews with wartime veterans about festive holiday meals in the military. Mackenzie Kwok brings interviews about ramps, a stinky wild onion that's at the center of its own festivals in some Appalachian communities.

In this week's episode, Sara gives us a preview of the next Coming Soon DVD list; Nicole presents an overview of Hoopla Digital; and Jim Ward discusses the Veterans History Project in a very special Focus segment.

June 27, 2016. In recognition of National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day, the Library of Congress Veterans History Project hosted a discussion panel on the causes, effects and alternative treatments for PTSD among military veterans. Panelists include veterans who share their personal experiences with PTSD and experts who work directly with PTSD-diagnosed veterans. In addition, the discussion highlights the importance of folklore in dealing with PTSD and how beneficial the VHP interview process can be for these veterans. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=7516

Oct. 27, 2015. Hear from Monica Mohindra from the Veterans History Project on how your students can become involved in using and collecting stories from veterans in your community. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=7209

March 18, 2014. Adriane Lentz-Smith of Duke University and David Cline of Virginia Tech discuss the forgotten history of African-American participation in WWI and Korea, followed by a discussion facilitated by Robert Patrick, director of the Veterans History Project. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6328

SEGMENTS | 1. JOHN SAMS HOMESTEAD ON NORTH MERRITT ISLAND | 2. THE SUGAR CANE INDUSTRY IN FELLSMERE | 3. THE VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT

SEGMENTS | 1. JOHN H. SAMS HOMESTEAD PIONEER DAY | 2. THE SUGAR INDUSTRY IN FELLSMERE | 3. THE VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT

Nebraska Educational Telecommunications (NET/PBS), Senator Chuck Hagel and his brother, Professor Tom Hagel, donate hours of original interview and related materials to the Library of Congress Veterans History Project. This event kicked-off the Veterans History Project's Vietnam Veterans Collections Initiative. Charles Timothy "Chuck" Hagel served Nebraska in the U.S. Senate from 1997-2009. He currently teaches at Georgetown University in the Walsh School of Foreign Service. He is chairman of the Atlantic Council, co-chairman of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board, a member of the Secretary of Defense's Policy Board and Secretary of Energy's Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future, and is a member of Public Broadcasting Service board of directors. Tom Hagel is a law professor at the University of Dayton and served alongside his brother Chuck an infantryman in the U.S. Army in the jungles of Vietnam. Bob Patrick is the director of the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress. For captions, transcript, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=5344.