The JMU’s Veterans History Project is a JMU presidential initative to archive veterans’ stories for preservation in the Library of Congress.

This effort to collect and preserve firsthand recollections of U.S. military veterans is a collaboration between the Office of the President, Madison Center for Civic Engagement, JMU Libraries, JMU VALOR, and the Department of History.

About the Project

Veterans History Project Kickoff: April 25, 2024

A Celebration and Archiving of Veteran Stories with President Alger and Congressman Ben Cline

JMU’s Veterans History Project archives veterans’ stories for preservation in the Library of Congress and JMU Libraries. President Jonathan Alger and Congressman Ben Cline introduced this project alongside campus partners and special guests. 

Share Your Story

Contact Dr. David Dillard (VeteransHistory@jmu.edu) in the Department of History.

Project Partners

This effort to collect and preserve firsthand recollections of U.S. military veterans is a collaboration between the Office of the President, Madison Center for Civic Engagement, JMU Libraries, JMU VALOR, and the Department of History.

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