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Veterans -- United States 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 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 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 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 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 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 Today in History: May 30, Soldiers' Memorial Day
Collection of resources about this holiday, "[established] in 1868, [when] Commander in Chief John A. Logan ... issued General Order Number 11 designating May 30 as a memorial day 'for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country.'" Includes links to sheet music and to photos of veterans, memorials, cemeteries, and more. From the American Memory Project of the Library of Congress. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/may30.html Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated May 9, 2006 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 United States Department of Veterans Affairs: Memorial Day
This page provides background on the U.S. Memorial Day holiday celebrated in May, covering history of the holiday (first celebrated following the Civil War) and the significance of taps and the poppy flower. Includes links to national cemeteries, veterans statistics, and other government pages on Memorial Day. From the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. http://www.va.gov/opa/speceven/memday/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated May 25, 2006 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 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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