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Discussion of the Revolutionary War - Wikipedia
An extensive site that attempts to cover all aspects of the American Revolution. Includes a discussion forum.
A Genealogical Forum of Oregon Research Guide
Website for the National Society Sons of the American Revolution located in Louisville Kentucky
Website for the Daughters of the American Revolution. The DAR, founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America's future through better education for children.
Discussion of the War of 1812 from Wikipedia
Indexes and records from the War of 1812 including muster rolls and veteran databases.
An extensive list of sites pertaining to the War of 1812.
Discussion of the Mexican-America War from Wikipedia
The DMWV is a non-profit, non-political, national lineage society chartered by the State of Texas and recognized by the U. S. government as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. Their purposes are historical, genealogical, educational and charitable in nature.
Comprehensive website of Indiana University Assistant Latino Studies Professor Antonio de la Cova. Has extensive links to Mexican-American War websites.
Discussion of the American Civil War from Wikipedia
The stated purpose of the website is to "to bring history students, educators and Civil War enthusiasts the very best and most comprehensive information available regarding this American conflict, including its causes and effects.
One of the largest and most comprehensive collections of Civil War related material available on the Internet. "Dedicated to the participants, both North and South".
The official NPS site has information about the Civil War, Civil War parks, education, Battlefield protection, the Soldiers and Sailors System, and African Americans in the Civil War.
This link will take you directly to the NPS search page for veterans who served in the Civil War.
Discussion of the Spanish-American War from Wikipedia
This site provides basic information on researching veterans of the Spanish-American war.
Discussion of World War I from Wikipedia
This group was founded in 1987 and their mission statement is "The Great War Society exists to encourage discussion, learning, scholarship and independent research on the events surrounding the First World War."
Indexes and records from World War I including muster rolls and veteran databases.
Discussion of World War II from Wikipedia
Indexes and records from World War II including muster rolls and veteran databases.
The World War II Memorial honors the 16 million who served in the armed forces of the U.S., the more than 400,000 who died, and all who supported the war effort from home.
This Internet Website is dedicated to the millions of men and women and the over 800,000 mothers and fathers from the United States who made the ultimate sacrifice for the good of free people everywhere.
Discussion of the Korean War from Wikipedia
Indexes and records from the Korean War.
Discussion of the Vietnam War from Wikipedia
Indexes and records from the Vietnam War.
"...this memorial is for those who have died, and for us to remember them." - Maya Ying Lin, designer, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
The stated mission of this web site is: To provide an interactive, on-line forum for Vietnam Veterans and their families and friends to exchange information, stories, poems, songs, art, pictures, and experiences in any publishable form.
Discussion of the Gulf War from Wikipedia
The site is run privately by volunteers and is not affiliated with any government entity. It was started in 1994 and covers both Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Discussion of the current Iraq War from Wikipedia