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5/30/2024 8:00:00 AM
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Seeking Minnesota Vietnam Veterans to Tell Their Story: Commemoration Event Marking the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War
Vietnam Veterans can take part in the National Oral History Project to share their experience during their military service during the three-day event at the Mall of America June 13-15
ST. PAUL, Minnesota – The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is looking for Vietnam-era Veterans to share their stories during a three-day event this June marking the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The Vietnam War Commemoration Oral History Project is an opportunity for Veterans to share their experiences about their time in the service during the war to help educate the public and generations to come.
Veterans who wish to participate by being interviewed will record a video of their story, which will be archived and preserved as part of the project. It will provide an opportunity for future generations to hear directly from our Veterans and better understand what they saw, did and felt during their service to our country. Family members can also participate in interviews to help give a clearer picture of the effect that service had on loved ones back home.
Anyone interested in learning more about the interview process or signing up to be interviewed for the Vietnam War Commemoration Oral History Project can contact Bess Ellenson at bellenson@tunheim.com.
Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration Event Details
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The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is hosting a three-day event to commemorate of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War
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Vietnam Veterans and their families, allies of the United States during the Vietnam War and all Minnesotans who wish to thank our Veterans.
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Thursday, June 13 – Saturday, June 15, 2024 |
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Mall of America®, 60 E. Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425
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About MDVA
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is a cabinet-level state agency dedicated to serving Minnesota Veterans and their families. In addition to overseeing the five State Veterans Homes, MDVA helps eligible Veterans and families secure state and federal benefits and provides programs and services relating to higher education, benefits, burial, claims, outreach and Veterans employment. Veterans and their families are encouraged to visit www.MinnesotaVeteran.org or call 1-(888)-LinkVet for more information about benefits.
