U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Announces Veterans History Project Interview Featuring Specialist Joseph Julian, United States Army
SARASOTA – U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today announced the newest installment in the Veterans History Project Series, featuring Specialist Joseph Julian, United States Army. Specialist Julian’s service during the Vietnam War highlights the bravery and resilience of young Americans who answered their nation’s call in one of the most challenging periods in history.
Reflecting on his first days in Vietnam, Specialist Julian said: “That first firefight, I said, ‘Lord, just get me through this.’ It was a moment where everything became real—the fear, the adrenaline, and the realization that life could end in a split second.”
Julian also reflected on the lasting toll of the war, both on himself and his comrades, including a close friend lost to ALS.
“Specialist Joseph Julian’s story is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by young men and women during Vietnam,” said Congressman Steube. “He represents the courage and resilience of a generation that stepped up in the face of immense challenges. Preserving these stories is not just about honoring their service—it’s about ensuring future generations never forget the cost of freedom and the sacrifices made to secure it.”
Please click here to watch the full interview.
Be sure to check Congressman Steube’s YouTube channel in the future for upcoming interviews.
The Office of Congressman Greg Steube will submit the interview to the Veterans History Project, an initiative of the Library of Congress’s American Folklife Center to collect and retain the oral histories of our nation’s veterans.
Initially started in 2000, the Veterans History Project aims to collect, preserve, and make accessible the personal accounts of the United States military veterans and Gold Star Families so that future generations may hear directly from the veterans and better understand their service. Researchers, scholars, and educators rely upon VHP collections as a primary source. The oral histories, photographs, manuscripts, and other original materials supplement historical texts and valued cultural resources. Veterans from all branches and ranks of the United States military who served in World War I through the more recent conflicts are eligible to participate. For more information on the VHP, please visit https://www.loc.gov/vets/.
If you live in Florida’s 17th Congressional district, please visit https://steube.house.gov/services/vhp to participate.
