Browsing Veterans in Society 2015: Race and/or Reconciliation by Title
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Some were free born. Some were fugitives. Some were slaves. Now they were all veterans.
(Virginia Tech, 2015-11)This essay centers on the soldiers of the 102nd United States Colored Infantry (USCI), originally organized in August 1863 as the First Michigan Colored Infantry, the only all-black regiment organized in the state and one ... -
The Church: One of the First Military Veterans Organizations
(Virginia Tech, 2015-11)Today, the Federal Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes well over 100 military veteran organizations including the American Legion, American Veterans (AMVETS), Paralyzed Veterans of America, and Veterans of Foreign ... -
Veteran Status and Work in Deadly Civilian Jobs: Are Veterans More Likely to Be Employed in High-Risk Occupations than Nonveterans?
(Virginia Tech, 2015-11)The demand for workers in high-risk occupations is growing, as is the number of service members transitioning from military to civilian jobs. This paper will address whether veterans are more likely to hold physically ... -
War Trauma in the Construction of American Lost-war Culture: From WWI to Vietnam and the Present
(Virginia Tech, 2015-11)The war veteran suffering Shell Shock is one of the most enduring images of twentieth century war. Among 21st century media pundits and even some medical professionals, however, few are aware that Shell Shock was largely ...
