May 18, 2010

Lodi, CA – Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-11) today announced that, in advance of Memorial Day, a recording session for the Veterans History Project will take place on Friday, May 21^st from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lodi’s American Legion Hall, located at 320 North Washington Street. 

The goal of the Veterans History Project is to collect and preserve the firsthand accounts of American war veterans by archiving video and audio recordings of their remembrances at the Library of Congress. 

“I’m proud to help preserve the accounts of the many brave men and women from our area who served our nation,” said Rep. McNerney.  “I hope that these remembrances will serve as inspiration for future generations.” 

Students from McNair High School’s Communications Department will be taking part in the project.  The students will conduct one-on-one interviews with veterans and compile an audio or video recording of the account that will be submitted to the Library of Congress.  

Veterans interested in the project should call Congressman McNerney’s office in advance to schedule a time to participate. Congressman McNerney’s Stockton office can be reached at (209) 476-8552 and his Pleasanton office at (925) 737-0727.

The event details are below.

Veterans History Project
Friday, May 21, 2010
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
American Legion Hall
320 North Washington Street
Lodi, CA 95240