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Veterans
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives (ALBA) 
 Established by the Veterans of the Brigade (VALB), this handsome and well maintained site is "devoted to the preservation and dissemination of the history of the North American role in the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) and its aftermath." As much for the casual browser as the professional historian, ALBA provides images from traveling exhibits, suggested reading, a discussion group, and information about the organization's extensive archives at Brandeis University. They also produce a high school curriculum, which can be downloaded, and an annual essay contest. http://www.alba-valb.org/ Topics: Communities & Groups, History By Place, Military, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Aug 23, 2002 The Alexander Hamilton Post 448
Based in San Francisco, "the Alexander Hamilton Post 448 of the American Legion is the only post whose membership is predominantly Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered honorably discharged veterans who have successfully served in the United States Armed Forces during a period when our nation was at war." Includes history of this post, first chartered in 1985, as well as events, contact information, and related links. http://www.post448.org/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People Last updated Feb 20, 2005 The American Legion: History
History of this organization "chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic, mutual-help, war-time veterans organization." Covers relevant legislation, community service activities, programs (such as American Legion Baseball and support for the Boy Scouts), and other key events in the organization's history. From the website for the national headquarters of the American Legion. http://www.legion.org/history Topics: U.S. Military Last updated Nov 11, 2009 Benefits for Dependents and Veterans
Contains the booklet "Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents," which "lists the variety of federal benefits available to veterans and their dependents." Also available in Spanish. From the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. http://www1.va.gov/opa/vadocs/current_benefits.asp Topics: Communities & Groups, Jobs & Work, Military Last updated Nov 6, 2008 Booker Townsell: Articles of Interest
Collection of links to news articles from 2007-2008 concerning the U.S. Army Board for Correction of Military Records' review and overturning of the 1944 court-martial conviction of black World War II veteran Booker Townsell. Articles discuss the events leading up to the decision, including the role of journalist Jack Hamann's book "On American Soil" in calling attention to the case. From a website promoting the story of Townsell and offering speaking engagement services. http://www.bookertownsell.org/articles1.html Topics: U.S. Military Last updated Feb 25, 2008 The Center for Women Veterans
Contains education, advocacy, and health information for women veterans. Also features statistics, historical background, and links to related resources. From a division of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. http://www.va.gov/womenvet/ Topics: Communities & Groups, U.S. Military, Women Last updated Nov 10, 2005 Department of Veterans Affairs
This site guides veterans to extensive information about benefits and services, such as burial and memorial (including order forms for headstones), health, compensation and pension, vocational rehabilitation and employment, home loans, insurance, education, and the appeals process. Includes forms and applications, directories of offices and national cemeteries, relevant legislation, FAQs, and e-mail contacts. Some documents also available in Spanish. http://www.va.gov/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Education, Jobs & Work, Military Last updated Aug 23, 2002 Department of Veterans Affairs Facility Directory
This site from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a searchable directory of VA facilities throughout the United States. The directory provides information and Web site links for VA central and benefits offices, VA cemeteries, and VA medical facilities that include hospitals, outpatient clinics, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) offices, and vet centers. Facilities can be browsed by state or searched for by facility type and zip code. http://www1.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp?isFlash=1 Topics: Communities & Groups, Military Last updated Dec 14, 2004 Disabled American Veterans
Data from the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) publications, especially their bi-monthly magazine, which keeps up on legislation and other issues affecting disabled vets. There is also a discussion forum and an annotated list of links "of interest to DAV members and other visitors." http://www.dav.org/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Disabilities, Military Last updated Sep 6, 2002 Financial Management Information Related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Information about the one-time payment (issued starting in May 2009, as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009) of $250 to individuals who receive Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, Railroad Retirement, and Veterans' Compensation and Pension benefits. Includes a fact sheet, FAQ, and relevant links. From the Financial Management Service, the bureau of the U.S. Treasury which, in coordination with other federal agencies "will be responsible for issuing these payments." http://www.fms.treas.gov/recovery/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Finance, Investing, U.S. Military Last updated Mar 2, 2009 GI Bill 2008
Website for an advocacy effort for the U.S. government to provide "the full cost of education at any public school in the country and many private schools" for military veterans serving after September 11, 2001. "This benefit [which became law on June 30, 2008] discards the outdated benefits system and replaces it with a WWII-style GI bill." Site features background, a FAQ, and a benefits calculator. From Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. http://www.gibill2008.org/ Topics: U.S. Military Last updated Aug 28, 2008 GI Bill Website
Information about the "Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or 'New GI Bill' [that] has been enacted into law" in June 2008. Includes a FAQ (explaining that the bill covers the "graduate and undergraduate degrees, and vocational/technical training"), a history of the original GI Bill of Rights (Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944), and links to related material. From the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. http://www.gibill.va.gov/ Topics: U.S. Military Last updated Aug 28, 2008 Go For Broke Educational Foundation
The goal of this organization is "to preserve the 'American story' of the Japanese American World War II veterans." The site features clips from over 100 oral histories, a timeline, maps, photographs, lesson plans, and material for children as well as the interactive "Virtual Veteran Experience" that chronicles the lives of five veterans. Also includes links to related sites. Requires free registration to view complete oral histories. Searchable. http://www.goforbroke.org/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Lesson Plans, Military, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections: History, World War II Last updated Mar 31, 2004 The History of Veterans Day
A timeline about the history of Veteran's Day. Topics include the first Armistice Day in 1919 (which followed the "implementation of an armistice ... between the Allies and Germany at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of November, 1918)," the changing of the name of the holiday to Veteran's Day in 1954, and how this holiday was designated by the federal government as the first Monday in October from 1971-1977. From the U.S. Army. http://www.history.army.mil/faq/vetsday/vetshist.htm Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, U.S. Military Last updated May 15, 2008 Honor America's Veterans at Battlefields and Military Parks Preserved in the National Park System
This presentation suggests honoring U.S. military veterans on Veteran's Day by visiting a national park "that commemorates where they fought and served their country." Features annotated links to websites for parks that preserve battlefields and other military themes, listed by wars such as the War of 1812, the American Civil War, and World War II. Also includes listings for military cemeteries and military history websites. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/pub_aff/veterans/honor.htm Topics: Communities & Groups, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Oct 31, 2007 IAVA: Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America
"The nation's first and largest group dedicated to the Troops and Veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the civilian supporters of those Troops and Veterans" The site features soldier profiles and stories, discussions of issues facing the troops (such as wounded soldiers and private contractors), photographs, and videos. Also includes a blog. http://www.iava.org/ Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, September 11 & Beyond, Terrorism, U.S. Military, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Jul 28, 2007 Memorial Day
"Uncover the interesting history of the holiday we now call Memorial Day. Discover little-known facts about America's wars and stop by the Veterans' Forum message boards to share your views with veterans, their loved ones, and fellow history buffs." Includes audio clips where you can "listen in as some of America's veterans share their memories of war." From the History Channel. http://www.history.com/content/memorial Topics: Communities & Groups, Holidays and Observances Individually, Military Last updated Nov 1, 2009 Memorial Day
Basic guidelines for observing the National Moment of Silence (3 p.m. local time) for Memorial Day. Suggestions include a minute of silence, turning on headlights, tapping a glass, and more. From the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. http://www.opm.gov/memorialday/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Holidays and Observances Individually, Military Last updated Nov 6, 2008 Military Women Veterans: Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow
This site presents the history of women in the American military "from the American Revolution to Panama, Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq." It provides information about combat issues, current women veterans' issues, the National Guard, military academies, women spies, prisoners of war, and more. Also includes links to related material. Authored by a woman veteran, who reminds the nation how "amazing women, do amazing things." http://userpages.aug.com/captbarb/ Topics: Communities & Groups, History, U.S. Military, United States History, Women Last updated Mar 8, 2005 The National Archives: Veterans and Their Families
Compilation of resources for locating archival material about U.S. military veterans. Provides brochures, FAQs, and other information about military service records and official military personnel files, covering enlistment, duty stations, awards and medals, separation, and other administrative details. Also includes material about obtaining medical records, what information is not available from the National Archives, information available from other agencies and organization concerned with veterans, and more. From the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). http://www.archives.gov/veterans/ Topics: Communities & Groups Last updated Oct 31, 2007 National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV)
This nonprofit group "seeks to eliminate homelessness in the veteran community. ... NCHV serves as a liaison between branches of the federal government and community-based homeless veteran service providers." The site features background and statistics, and material about policy and legislation and about "Stand Down" programs ("community-based intervention" programs for homeless veterans). Also includes information specifically for homeless veterans, a list of local organizations, and links to related sites. http://www.nchv.org Topics: Communities & Groups, Housing, Military, Poverty, Social Issues Last updated Dec 13, 2004 National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM)
NMAM in May, "as designated by Congress, provides a period encompassing both the history and recognition of our armed services with an in-depth look at the diversity of its individuals and achievements." The site features suggestions for individuals to support the military (such as flying the American flag and hiring veterans), a slide show tribute, links to news, and a listing of commemorative events throughout the country. http://www.nmam.org Topics: U.S. Military Last updated May 7, 2007 National Personnel Records Center: Military Personnel Records (NPRC-MPR)
NPRC-MPR "is the repository of millions of military personnel, health, and medical records of discharged and deceased veterans of all services during the 20th century." The site describes the types of records available and the methods for the public and federal agencies to access the records. Also includes information about the records destroyed in a 1973 fire. From the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Libraries & Archives by Type, U.S. Military Last updated Jul 30, 2005 National Veterans Wheelchair Games
Website for this early summer "multi-event sports and rehabilitation program for military service veterans who use wheelchairs for sports competition due to spinal cord injuries, amputations, or certain neurological problems. ... [It] is the largest annual wheelchair sports event in the world." Features a fact sheet, event rules and results, background about participants, and a photo gallery. Also includes a presentation on "Wheelchair Etiquette for non-Wheelchair Users." From the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. http://www1.va.gov/vetevent/nvwg/2008/default.cfm Topics: Communities & Groups, Disabilities Last updated Nov 6, 2008 Nationwide Gravesite Locator
This searchable database from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs "contains more than three million records of veterans and dependents buried in VA's 120 cemeteries since the Civil War. It also has records of some burials in state veteran's cemeteries and burials in Arlington National Cemetery from 1999 to the present." Search results include military branch and rank, birth and death dates, and location of the gravesite. http://gravelocator.cem.va.gov/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Death & Dying, History, Military Last updated Oct 27, 2009 Oral History: Veterans Remember
Collection of oral histories from veterans of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The "current focus is on the Korean War, as that war is too often ignored, and very poorly understood. Our Korean War veterans deserve better, and fifty-plus years removed from the war, we are racing the clock." Find audio, written oral history abstracts, and photos for dozens of interviews. From the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. http://www.alplm.org/oral_history/veterans_remember/veterans_remember.html Topics: U.S. Military Last updated Apr 24, 2009 Saluting America's Veterans
This site provides remembrances by veterans and their families about American war experiences. Includes material about World War I, World War II, and wars in Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Some stories include photos. From American Profile, a weekly magazine carried in smaller newspapers across the country. http://www.americanprofile.com/veterans/ Topics: U.S. Military Last updated May 6, 2008 Soldier-Statesmen of the Constitution
"This [illustrated] book was written to explore the contribution of Revolutionary War veterans to the founding of the American republic. ... At the heart of this book are biographical studies of ... twenty-three Soldier-Statesmen." Also includes overviews of topics such as the Articles of Confederation and the text of primary documents such as the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan at the Constitutional Convention. From the Center of Military History, United States Army. http://www.history.army.mil/books/RevWar/ss/ss-fm.htm Topics: U.S. Military, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jan 9, 2008 Transforming Society: The GI Bill Experience at NC State
Companion to a 2004 exhibit "prepared ... to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of the GI Bill and to honor the veterans who have attended NC State." The illustrated essays (featuring photographs, campus publications, student essays, and letters) cover topics such as origins, housing and jobs, temporary classrooms and dormitories, camping on campus, "GI Joes and college Joes," equal opportunity, legacy, and more. From North Carolina State University (NC State) Libraries. http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/exhibits/gibill/ Topics: U.S. Military Last updated Sep 10, 2008 U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Veterans Day
Contains facts and statistics regarding veterans in the United States, including women and black veterans, wars served, where veterans live, and what veterans receive in benefits. Features quotes and audio clips. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/012781.html Topics: Communities & Groups, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Military Last updated Nov 3, 2008 Veterans Day: Department of Veterans Affairs
Contains fact sheets, a FAQ, teachers' guides, history, a gallery of annual commemorative posters, and more. From the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. http://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Military Last updated Oct 26, 2006 Veterans' Employment & Training Service (VETS)
The website for this U.S. Department of Labor service for veterans and transitioning service members provides material about employment programs for service providers, employers, and veterans and families. Find information about Veterans' Preference, the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), Jobs for Veterans state grants, transition services, and other programs. http://www.dol.gov/vets/ Topics: Communities & Groups Last updated Oct 28, 2008 Veterans History Project
This site describes a project to collect "oral history interviews, memoirs, letters, diaries, photographs, and other original materials from veterans of World Wars I and II, and the Korean, Vietnam, and Persian Gulf Wars and the Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts (2001-present)." Includes guidelines for participating in the project, including tips for interviewing veterans and writing memoirs. From the American Folklife Center of the Library of Congress. http://www.loc.gov/vets/ Topics: Communities & Groups, History, Military, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Regional, United States History Last updated Apr 3, 2005 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
"The Veterans of Foreign Wars [(VFW)] has a rich tradition in enhancing the lives of millions through its community service programs and special projects. From providing free phone cards to our nation's active-duty military personnel to raising money for the World War II memorial, the VFW is there." The site describes VFW programs in the community and for veterans, and provides news and related links. Searchable. http://www.vfw.org/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Military Last updated Nov 3, 2003 Veterans Pride Initiative
Overview of this initiative that "encourages America's veterans to wear their medals or miniature replicas on civilian attire on patriotic national holidays." Provides images of medals, brochure and poster about the initiative, and links to information on the correct order of precedence for awards for the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy. From the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. http://www1.va.gov/veteranspride/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Holidays and Observances Individually, U.S. Military Last updated Oct 31, 2007 Vets' Village: The History of a Little-Known Community
Illustrated narrative about a Chico State University housing community for World War II veterans and their families. Features newspaper clippings and many photos of activity at the residences, which were eventually removed when the need for veterans' housing dropped during the Korean War. From the University Archives at California State University, Chico. http://www.csuchico.edu/lspr/vets/ Topics: Communities & Groups Last updated Oct 28, 2008 Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Page
Names on the wall can be searched by any two of name, home, military branch, age, service #, rank, birthdate, or casualty date; or by panel location. Information on each person can include age; rank; home state; marital status; race; religion; length of service; and the date, place, and cause of their death. Names can also be browsed alphabetically. There is a page of Vietnam maps and another of casualty statistical summaries. Comments and pictures can be added to a person's information record. There is a message center and a list for exchange of bracelet information. This site is maintained by a nonprofit veterans group. http://www.thewall-usa.com/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Military, Statistics, United States History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated May 19, 2005 The Virtual Wall
Visitors to the digital version of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., can view all 140 panels or search for individual profiles of the men and women who died during the Vietnam conflict. Post reunion notices and personal text, video, or audio remembrances. Create name rubbings and custom reports, or store groups of names at My Virtual Wall. Features daily memorials, discussion lists, live chat, and events. http://www.thevirtualwall.org/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Military, United States History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Nov 6, 2008 What Is the Sons of Confederate Veterans?
Provides brief background information about the "historical, patriotic, and non-political organization dedicated to insuring that a true history of the 1861-1865 period is preserved." Discusses qualifications for membership, programs and services, and policies. From the official site for the international headquarters of the organization. http://www.scv.org/whatis.php Topics: Communities & Groups, Military, September 11 & Beyond, United States History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Nov 10, 2004 White House Commission on Remembrance
This site dedicated to Memorial Day (a U.S. holiday observed in May) offers a "History of Sacrifice," listing casualties from major conflicts back to the American Revolution, and background on the "Moment of Remembrance," a minute of reflection held at 3 p.m. local time on the holiday. Includes interesting resources such as the history of the military music known as "Taps," and the words and music for the Memorial Day anthem, "On This Day." http://www.remember.gov/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Military, Musical Genres Last updated Nov 6, 2008 |
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