Civil War

Civil War nurses served with courage, challenged inequality, and fought for recognition, leaving a legacy that shaped future support for those who served.

Trailblazing women like Dorothea Dix built the foundation for postwar care, transforming how America supported soldiers after the Civil War.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Edward Cohota, who was a Chinese immigrant and Civil War Veteran who served for over thirty years.

Corporal Ed Bearss fought during Operation Cartwheel at New Britain during WWII. He later became a well-known military historian of the Civil War.

Women’s History Month - VA celebrates valiant women Veterans of yesterday, today and tomorrow. Women have honorably served in the military for generations and continue to break barriers even today.

Hampton VA Medical Center in Virginia is proud to announce the celebration of its 150th Anniversary (1870 – 2020). It was established Dec. 14, 1870. It was one of the original Old Soldiers' Homes.

In section 42 of Beaufort National Cemetery is a modest [...]

John Wesley Powell served in the Army during the Civil War, and later went on to lead expeditions of the Grand Canyon and become the second director of the USGS

"The Last Monday in May," written by Bob Regan and Don Goodman with Veterans from Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan, is a tribute to the spirit of Memorial Day.

Amazing women Veterans: Deborah Samson…1782…fought in the Revolution disguised as a man. Civil War: Dr. Mary Edwards Walker…first female surgeon in the Army and the only female Medal of Honor recipient.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Joseph Pierce (his chosen name as a Chinese immigrant). Joseph served during the Civil War.

This month, Memorial Day will be observed for the 150th [...]