November 11, 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the armistice which ended World War I--The Great War. Ceremonies commemorating this event have been taking place across the United States and in Europe. The Great War impacted nearly every community in the United States but has often been considered the "Forgotten War." Today there are resources…
Veterans
New States Added to WWII Draft Registration Cards!
Fold3 has added new U.S. states to its collection of WWII Draft Registration Cards! The collection (via the National Archives) now also includes Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, West Virginia, Utah, Alaska, Wyoming, and Virginia. The cards in this collection are registration cards for the draft and do not necessarily indicate that the individual served in the…
Celebrating Veterans Day
Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice Day, was first set as a U.S. legal holiday to recognize the end of World War I. This "armistice" took place on November 11, 1918. In 1938 legislation was past to formally dedicate November 11 to the "cause of world peace." With the urging of veterans organizations, the U.S.…
One-Stop Veterans’ Benefits Help
Helping veteran and other service members find ways to connect to benefits is one of the services provided by the reference staff. Thanks to Executive Order 13426 (issued in March 2007) this previously somewhat confusing and laborious task got a whole lot easier. Order 13426 established the President's Commission on Care for America's Returning Wounded Warriors,…
Illinois Veterans History Project
The Illinois Veterans History Project was launched by Secretary of State Jesse White to create a permanent record of the names and stories of Illinois war veterans and civilians who served our state and country during war, so that their contributions will be not be forgotten. To participate in the Illinois Veterans History Project, veterans…
