Establishment of program at American Folklife Center to collect video and audio recordings of histories of veterans

The Director of the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress shall establish an oral history program— to collect video and audio recordings of— The Director may carry out the activities described in paragraphs (1) and (3) of subsection (a) through agreements and partnerships entered into with other government and private entities, and may otherwise consult with interested persons (within the limits of available resources) and develop appropriate guidelines and arrangements for soliciting, acquiring, and making available recordings under the program under this subchapter. As soon as practicable after October 27, 2000, the Director shall begin collecting video and audio recordings under subsection (a)(1), and shall attempt to collect the first such recordings from the oldest veterans. For purposes of subsection (a), the term “immediate family member” means a parent, spouse, sibling, or child.