Veterans Legacy Program | Digital Exhibitions

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Veterans Legacy Program

 

This online exhibition explores the lives of nineteen military service personnel in six conflicts: Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War I, World War II, the Cold War (Vietnam and Korea), and Iraq and Afghanistan. It features people of diverse backgrounds and all military branches. Viewers will gain a greater understanding of the experiences of US Service Members from the Revolution through Operation Enduring Freedom. 

 

Engaged Student Viewing a Computer Screen

Table of Contents:

All Conflicts

Revolutionary Era Muster Roll with names of volunteers

Revolutionary War

Letter with stamp of Union soldier holding the US flag

Civil War

Note from a WWI stamp book with cartoon silhouette of fighting

World War I

WWII Era War Bonds poster showing soldier and parachutists

World War II

American soldiers running to a helicopter

Cold War

Soldier walking through alley between houses in desert terrain

Iraq & Afghanistan

Lives and Legacies of US Veterans and Service Members

Cemetery with row of veteran graves with US flags

Professional Development

A mix of online and in-person PD sessions exploring American Veterans' and Service Members' lives on and off the battlefield.

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Lesson Plans

These units focus on the service and sacrifice of military personnel help students learn and practice the skills to analyze visual and textual source materials.

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Engaged Student Viewing a Computer Screen

Online Exhibition

This online exhibition introduces viewers to nineteen men and women who served during six conflicts in American history.

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