In support of the much-anticipated Ken Burns' epic documentary about World War II, WXXI is pleased to host this site which details WXXI programming and outreach efforts surrounding the film.
Here you'll learn more about the documentary have the opportunity to submit your own story about WWII, see what WXXI's news department is producing around the subject matter, view a schedule of other war programs airing on our stations, read stories from the Library of Congress Veterans History Project and much more.
The War | PBS
Ken Burns's THE WAR
Explores the history and horror of WWII from an American perspective. The film focuses on a handful of men and women from four American towns, but could have aimed cameras at any town in America for deeply personal stories about WWII. WXXI is collecting stories from our community about the war. You can search these local stories as well as similar ones from across the country.
The Library of Congress' Veterans History Project
Commissioned by Congress in 2000 and supported by volunteer interviewers, the Veterans History Project collects and archives the personal recollections of U.S. wartime veterans—and homefront civilians who supported America’s armed forces—to honor their service and share their stories with current and future generations. Preferred Care is the project's official partner.
Visit
Preferred Care's Veterans History Project page
Learn tips and techniques for participation from
Ken Burns and the Veteran's History Project:
