(Family Features) Learning more about events from the past can help make sense of current circumstances and inform the future. Equipping yourself with historical knowledge gives you the ability to understand how contemporary society came to be.

By taking advantage of the wealth of resources available today, you can take a deeper dive into past events and learn how they affected individuals and larger groups alike, such as U.S. military members.

Head to Your Local Library

If you haven’t spent much time in a library, you may be surprised by the wealth of information available. You can find letters and other documents – whether in physical copies or accessible via online records with a library card – that provide a first-hand perspective of the historical period or event you’re exploring.

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