Robert W. "Bob" Patrick has been selected as the new director of the Veterans History Project, a program of the American Folklife Center in the Library of Congress to collect and preserve oral histories and documentary materials from veterans of World War I through the current conflicts.
Robert Patrick - Michaela McNichol
Patrick comes to the Veterans History Project with more than 30 years of experience leading organizations and is skilled in the areas of project management, human resources, veterans affairs and policy development. For more than five years, he served a critical role in the National World War II Memorial project and directed the historic memorial dedication.
"I am honored to join the Veterans History Project," said Patrick. "Having worked for a number of years in support of the goals of this important national effort, it has been a personal and professional aspiration to be a part of this project and serve with this great group of dedicated professionals who are preserving the inspiring stories of America's veterans."
Patrick, a retired U.S. Army colonel, had served in a number of leadership positions, particularly in the areas of administration and human resources, both overseas and in the states. He is a graduate of the United States Army War College, and he received a master's degree in public administration/public service at Western Kentucky University and a bachelor of arts in history from the Virginia Military Institute.
