February 24, 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Jason Altmire (PA-04), along with Fox Chapel Area High School students, will host local veterans as part of the Library of Congress' (LOC) Veterans History Project. Each year, Congressman Altmire partners with local students to collect personal accounts of American war veterans and makes these interviews part of the permanent collection at the American Folklife Center at the LOC.

"The Veterans History Project gives our servicemen and women the opportunity to share their stories of their service to our country in a way that no one else can," Congressman Altmire said. "The first-hand interviews of America's heroes will be preserved so future generations can understand the sacrifice and commitment they make to our country. We welcome any veteran who is interested to participate in this project to join us to tell their story."

WHO: Congressman Jason Altmire (PA-04)
Fox Chapel Area High School

WHAT: Veterans History Project Interviews

WHEN: Friday, March 16, 2012
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

WHERE: Fox Chapel Area High School
611 Field Club Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238

The Veterans History Project was created by Congress in 2000. It is the largest oral history program in United States history and collects first-person accounts of military service in World War I; World War II; the wars in Korea, Vietnam, and the Persian Gulf; the current conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq; and during peacetime.

Since taking office in 2007, Congressman Altmire has been a leading voice for veterans issues. To date, nine of his legislative initiatives to help veterans, reservists, and military families have become law, including legislation to modernize the American Legion charter, ensure quality prosthetics and care to wounded veterans, and he authored the first-ever expansion of the Family Medical Leave Act which benefits military families. More information on Congressman Altmire's veterans initiatives can be viewed by clicking here.

To view more information on the Veterans History Project, please click here.

For more information regarding the Veterans History project, please contact Congressman Altmire's office at (724) 378-0928.