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July Arts

Veterans History Project collects stories

Major historical events like war or military service make a lasting impact on family identity, values and traditions, often reverberating across multiple generations.

By Feature Impact July 7, 2026 3 min read
Veterans History Project collects stories

Major historical events like war or military service make a lasting impact on family identity, values and traditions, often reverberating across multiple generations.

Throughout the 20th century, entire families felt the effects of war firsthand, with multiple generations serving. Brothers enlisted together. A father’s military legacy inspired his children to join up. Sweethearts met…

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