While women have served in nearly all of America’s wars, some only achieved the right to Government-provided health care after World War I. This exhibit examines how women Veterans obtained admittance to the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers 100 years ago in 1923, and profiles what care looked like for these first women patients.
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A Volunteer’s Perspective
From the earliest days of the Nation, volunteers have supported Service members, Veterans and their families. From Revolutionary War camp followers, to the U.S. Sanitary Commission during the Civil War and the American Red Cross of WWI, volunteers have mobilized nationwide relief efforts and provided the framework for the first Veterans hospitals system.
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VA Freedom 250 Virtual Exhibit
VA America 250 Virtual Exhibit tells the story of VA History across 250 years of American history, highlighting key moments and contributions to Veteran care. Explore artifacts and narratives that illustrate the VA’s enduring role in supporting and serving Veterans.
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VA Chaplains and Religious Artifacts from the National VA History Center
For more than 150 years, VA chaplains have served Veterans with care and compassion, proving that they are indelible to the fabric of Veterans' health. Objects in this exhibit, housed in the National VA History Center (NVAHC), help tell the story of chaplaincy’s enduring presence and its profound impact on Veteran care.
