WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mike Johanns and Deb Fischer today announced an effort to honor Nebraska’s veterans by recording and preserving their stories for future generations. Johanns’ and Fischer’s staff will conduct interviews for the Veterans History Project (VHP) and technicians with StoryCorps’ Military Voices Initiative will also be on hand to conduct audio interviews for their archives.
Johanns said, “This past weekend we celebrated our freedom and independence, but that wouldn’t have been possible if not for the sacrifices made by the members of our Armed Forces. One of the best ways to honor them is by preserving their first-hand accounts of heroism, courage and bravery so future generations can hear – not just read in a text book – the great price paid for the liberties we often take for granted today.”
Fischer said, "As fewer and fewer members of the Greatest Generation remain, it is more important than ever to record the histories of our veterans. Their recollections illuminate both their personal heroism and the high cost of war. It is my hope that this effort to preserve their stories will enable us and future generations to honor their legacy in the years to come."
The interviews will take place July 8 – 12 at Nebraska Educational Telecommunications’ studios in Lincoln. Media interested in covering the event may contact Natalie Krings in Sen. Johanns’ office to receive more information.
The VHP interviews will be housed at the Library of Congress, along with more than 68,000 recorded stories and thousands more photographs currently in the collection. Johanns previously interviewed Nebraska WWII veteran Lt. Col. (ret) Paul Adams of Lincoln as part of the VHP effort. The complete interview and more information on participating in VHP are available HERE.
You can learn more about StoryCorps’ Military Voices Initiative, which collects and shares stories from veterans, service members, and military families, HERE.
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