La. Sec. of State

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La. Sec. of State @Louisiana_sos

With the digital revolution, service members no longer have the same tangible personal archives, creating a critical gap in the record. Dr. Benoit realized this is a problem for future historians who will lack access to primary records of soldiers in recent wars. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Oct. 15, 2021

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La. Sec. of State @Louisiana_sos

In the past, soldiers documented their experiences in diaries, photos and correspondence with loved ones. Passed down as family heirlooms, these personal military service records eventually became primary sources for historians. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Oct. 15, 2021

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La. Sec. of State @Louisiana_sos

Dr. Benoit is an Asst Professor and coordinator of the Archival Studies program in the @LSU School of Library and Information Science. He is also the son of a retired Air Force Major and understands the role of personal military records and the fragility of digital records. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Oct. 15, 2021