Welcome to the iHistory Project competition!

Here is your challenge: Tell a story, and tell it well.

Veterans of World War II are relying on you. They lived through a remarkable period of America’s history, but the stories of what they experienced will soon be forgotten. It’s up to you, and students like you, to hear their stories and pass them on to others.

That’s what the iHistory Project is about. We want veterans’ stories to live on even after their generation passes away.

It’s easy to participate! Simply find a video camera and a WWII veteran. Interview the veteran, send the full footage to the Library of Congress, and submit an edited video to iHistory’s YouTube channel. Complete requirements and rules can be found on our Contest Rules page.

By sending at least a 30-minute video to the Library of Congress, your veteran’s story will be archived so it will be remembered for years to come. The 3- to 5-minute YouTube submission will open your video to family and friends for viewing and voting.

Want more instructions? We’ve got information and resources here to help you through the interview, filming, editing, and submission process.

So take up the challenge. Participate in telling the stories of the past through video. Make their stories come alive.

Continue on to our Step-by-Step Guide for interviewing, editing, and submitting your video!  

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