veterans history project: 60 Years of Memories Started with A War Injury - Stories That Change the World - 11/21/08 01:44 PM
Veterans History Project
Remembering the Events That Changed the World "I don't have much to talk about. All I did was forecast the weather," said Frederick Adams of Cary, NC when asked if he wanted to talk about his time in the military.
But as he began to talk about his … (4 comments)

veterans history project: Veterans Think They Don't Have Much to Say - But They're Wrong! - 11/19/08 02:29 PM
"It wasn't all that exciting."
That's what a lot of veterans say when their families ask them to tell their stories.
"I couldn't possibly talk for more than ten minutes."
Time and again, the veterans insist there isn't much to tell.
But it never takes ten minutes.
It often goes on … (4 comments)

veterans history project: Veterans Day in Raleigh NC - Remembering Our Heroes - 10/29/08 11:32 AM

Veterans Day - Raleigh NC
Veterans Day Celebration in Downtown Raleigh NC What is Veterans Day? Veterans Day is always celebrated on November 11th.  The holiday began in 1919, and was originally called Armistice Day.  In 1954, Armistice Day (created to recognize WWI soldiers) was changed to Veterans Day, to … (3 comments)

veterans history project: Raleigh Area Veterans Invited To Share Their Memories - 09/01/08 11:56 AM
Millions of Americans - Millions of Stories
Tell your story -- no story or sacrifice too small.......
In 1973 a tragic fire destroyed millions of service records of our service men and women.
You may have the only existing record of their service included with your records, travel orders, separation documents … (5 comments)

veterans history project: Free Interviews with Veterans - Stories Recorded for Families to Keep - 08/26/08 12:13 PM
Millions of Americans - Millions of Stories Tell your story -- no story or sacrifice too small....... In 1973 a tragic fire destroyed millions of service records of our service men and women. You may have the only existing record of their service included with your records, travel orders, separation documents … (2 comments)

veterans history project: Veterans Wanted for PBS Documentary "Lest They Be Forgotten" - 08/07/08 07:01 AM

Veterans Wanted For Documentary PBS Documentary Series to Film Veterans in Durham If you watch PBS television, you're probably familiar with the "Lest They Be Forgotten" series. 
The film titles include "Korea - The Forgotten War" and "Omaha Beach, D-Day June 6 1944".
Filmmaker Larry Cappetto is continuing to capture … (3 comments)

veterans history project: What Would You Do - If Someone Said You Didn't Exist? - 06/24/08 05:50 AM
Being part of the Veteran's History Project is so much more than just sitting for an interview.  I just heard this story - and I hope this encourages Veterans to look around for their old records.
An interview was being held with a Veteran, and Dave Milidonis was videorecording and asking questions.  … (16 comments)

veterans history project: "He proposed by telegram".... A Navy Man's Story - 06/18/08 10:17 AM
"I've been trying to get him to do this for years!"
Betty Fisher had a big smile and tears in her eyes as she accompanied her husband, Leonard, to his storytelling session.
"I really wanted this so much for the kids, and the grandkids. He doesn't talk about it much, but … (4 comments)

veterans history project: National Veterans History Event Sunday July 19th - Urgent Need to Capture Stories - 06/10/08 06:02 AM
Veterans Offered Opportunity to Tell Their Stories and Become Part of History - Desperate Need for Documents to Recreate Service Records
Triangle custom home builder Stanton Homes is pleased to announce the first National Veterans History Event in Chatham County on Saturday July 19th, as a volunteer service in conjunction with the … (0 comments)

veterans history project: Veterans: Tell Your Story - No Story or Sacrifice Too Small...Bring Your Records - 05/30/08 04:59 AM
Millions of Americans - Millions of Stories Tell your story -- no story or sacrifice too small.......
In 1973 a tragic fire destroyed millions of service records of our service men and women.
You may have the only existing record of their service included with your records, travel orders, separation documents … (8 comments)

veterans history project: Know a Veteran? Encourage them to be a part of the Veterans History Project - it's FREE and so important - 05/28/08 05:12 AM
Veteran's Stories Preserved as Historical Accounts Through Partnership with Raleigh Custom Home Builder Stanton Homes
  Memories collected go to the National Archives, the National Veterans History Archival Institute, and educational forums, as well as to the veteran's personal collections 
Stanton Homes is pleased to announce a partnership with the National … (4 comments)

 
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