_JPG.jpg)
National Vietnam War Veterans Day (March 29) is recognized by the Library of Congress Veterans History Project (VHP) as a key time to honor veterans who served from 1955-1975. VHP archives over 25,000 personal narratives—including audio/video interviews, letters, and diaries—from Vietnam veterans, ensuring their stories are preserved.
Key Aspects of the VHP for Vietnam Veterans:
-
Purpose: To collect and preserve personal, first-hand accounts of service to ensure future generations understand the realities of the Vietnam War.
-
Submission Details: VHP welcomes oral history interviews, photographs, diaries, and original letters from those who served in Vietnam.
-
Accessing Collections: The public can explore thousands of digitized stories, including oral histories and memoirs, through the VHP website's curated "Serving Our Voices" collection.
-
Participation: Vietnam veterans or their families can submit materials. The project encourages people to interview veterans aged 15 or older.
-
Digital Collections: The Library of Congress continuously highlights collections, with special focus on the 50th commemoration of the war.
-
Below is our Commander’s contribution to the project.
APRIL
A U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, Commander Rekart served as a Combat Medic with the 4th Infantry Division and Military Assistance Command (MACV). He and his wife Patricia have called Palm Coast home for 15 years, during which time he has been an active member of the Chapter.