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History

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has a proud history of supporting its Veterans. You can learn more about it by exploring the links provided on this page.

  • VA History — Read a narrative about the care for and assistance to America's veterans beginning in 1636 through the present.
  • VA Milestones — View significant milestones in VA history.
  • Veteran Data & Information — Veteran Data and Information Web Site is designed to provide you with Veteran information in support of our policy and planning issues. This includes social and economic information about Veterans, demographical and geographical Veteran information, statistical information by Veteran program areas and Veteran survey information as well as references to other Veteran information sites.

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