Who Should Care for America’s Veterans?
Overview
Students investigate the U.S. government’s role in the care of returning soldiers throughout history, then craft a proposal to the Veterans Affairs Department outlining how returning veterans today should be cared for that addresses medical care (both physical and mental health), job training/search, education, and housing.
Related Resources
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Primary Source Spotlight: Veterans Administration
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Veterans History Project
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Bonus Veterans
guided primary source analysis -
Ancient Rome’s Veterans with Disabilities: Roman Accounts and U.S. Veteran Comparisons
middle school lesson
Grade
High School
Subjects
Civics, Social Studies
Length
80-100 minutes
Topics
VA, veteran's history, veterans, Veterans Affairs Department
Author
Emerging America