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How are Veterans History Project collections used?
Researchers and the general public use our collections for a wide variety of projects and purposes, including academic papers and scholarship, publications, documentaries, genealogy research and personal interest. The Library of Congress uses some collections in presentations, exhibitions, publications and events to promote the Veterans History Project.
