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Washington, DC – United States Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) spoke in Washington, DC this morning as the National Trust for Historic Preservation named the National Soldiers Home Historic District one of the eleven most endangered historic places in the country.

Congresswoman Moore said, “These buildings have served veterans since the Civil War.  They are a rich part of Wisconsin’s history, and I will keep fighting to see that they remain part of Wisconsin’s legacy.”

Just yesterday, the House passed legislation funding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).  The legislation included an amendment written by Moore with the purpose of directing the VA to issue a report to Congress on plans to rehabilitate and re-use aging and outdated national landmarks within its infrastructure.   Video of her floor speech can be seen here.

Moore has successfully fought to ensure that these buildings and the grounds around them must be used to serve our veterans.  And she has been working with the VA and the Department of Interior to preserve these buildings. 

Moore continued, “We have this spot in Milwaukee where those who fought to save our union received care because of legislation under President Lincoln.  And now it’s our turn to ensure that those who have fought since then have a home here too."