Disclaimer

The Library of Congress does not verify the accuracy of the accounts described herein by participants in the Veterans History Project. Individual stories are voluntarily submitted to the Veterans History Project and those meeting archival requirements are placed in the Library's permanent collections. These personal narratives represent the individual recollections and perspectives of US veterans and are not intended as a substitute for an official record of the federal government or of military service.

If an account is determined to be false the interview will be taken offline.

The Library of Congress presents these primary historical documents that reflect the attitudes, perspectives, and beliefs of the people who submitted the materials. The Library of Congress does not endorse or validate views expressed in these collections, which may contain materials offensive to some readers.

See the Creating a Collection" section on the "How to Paritipate - Step 1: Prepare" page on this website to see what we accept. Please email vohp@loc.gov with any questions regarding collection criteria and scope.