They were given the GI Bill to use to start businesses, go to school, and buy houses. Veterans were also given medical attention and are still receiving that care at VA hospitals and Veterans Homes.
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Yes, there a number of Vietnam veterans that are still alive today. There also associations that support these veterans.
In most cases in Britain there was no way to protect homes.
I am looking for names and addresses for WW11 veterans living in the state of IN. I am a photographer and am doing an exhibit which includes interviews, photos as well as photos of war memorabilia. It has been slow going requesting info from nursing homes and word of mouth. This is a very special exhibit my partner and I are putting together and it needs to be completed by May 2009. Any ideas on how to obtain names and residences would be most appreciated.
They were given the GI Bill to use to start businesses, go to school, and buy houses. Veterans were also given medical attention and are still receiving that care at VA hospitals and Veterans Homes.
American Legion posts, Veterans of Foreign Wars posts (VFW), VA Hospitals, Soldier's homes
William P. Hopkins has written: 'A history of state veterans homes, with special emphasis on the Illinois Veterans Home' -- subject(s): History, Illinois Veterans Home, Soldiers' homes
Donald N. Warnke has written: 'Wisconsin's veterans home compared with veterans homes in other states' -- subject(s): Soldiers' homes, Statistics, Wisconsin, Wisconsin. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
A law passed in 1944 that provided educational and other benefits for people who had served in the armed forces in World War II. Benefits are still available to persons honorably discharged from the armed forces. Suburbs Neighborhoods formed away from the city
Veterans organizations are a great place to start. Check your local area for VFW and American Legion. They can put you in touch with veterans of the war and their spouses. Retirement homes could be another resource. Churchs could be another avenue to put you in contact with the older generations.
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The Veterans Administration
One of the major veteran's group that was active in politics after 1865 was the Grand Army of the Republic. Because of its lobby, veterans homes were created. This eventually led to the creation of the Veterans Administration.
Where to Look Try the old folks homes there will be loads. You could also contact your local VFW or AmVets chapters.
I have not heard of any siding program in the US offered to children of WW2 veterans.
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