This Veterans Day– Some NYLI resource for Vietnam Vets

Veterans Day’s origin began with the end of World War I on November 11, 1918. Briefly known as Armistice Day, November 11th became Veterans Day as “the war to end all wars” became just the first of many wars waged in the 20th Century….

While we honor all Veterans on this day, NYLI would like to share some resources for our Vietnam Veterans — once the young men and women of the 1960s — and now our Senior Citizens…

And while the debate over the Vietnam War continues, helping its Veterans is an area we can all agree on. Librarians believe (VERY wholeheartedly!) in sharing information, so here’s some websites …

• Veterans Administration — Vietnam Vets Homepage –education, pension, healthcare information
• Veterans Administration — Agent Orange Homepage—Provider resources, Publications, Reports….
• Vietnam Veterans of America — 90,000 strong! Advocacy group –outreach & community
• Tunnel to Towers: Homeless Vet Services — all vets served, including those from the Vietnam Era…
• Vietnam Oral History Project (Texas Tech University) — listen to Vietnam Veterans’ stories and consider telling your own because no veteran should feel isolated —
• Join the Veterans of Foreign Wars or American Legion — doing good for your fellow vets!

The use of chemical warfare began with the first World War, but recognition of its devastating effects on soldiers came to the forefront with Vietnam Vets and Agent Orange….

NYLI thanks all our veterans — and hopes that some of the research needs of those who served in the Vietnam War were answered in this blog!