Benjamin Mack-Jackson is a journalist, author, and visual storyteller. For nearly half his life, he has worked to document and share stories of war and conflict to preserve history for future generations.

As the founder and executive director of the nonprofit organization WWII Veterans History Project, Benjamin dedicates his time to preserving the memories of WWII veterans and eyewitnesses across the globe. To date, he has interviewed nearly 350 veterans in more than 10 countries. As a result, he has directed a feature-length documentary, Normandy Revisited; written a book, World War II History for Teens; and continues to educate with artifacts from the war through traveling museum exhibitions.

As a freelance journalist, Benjamin has completed several extensive reporting trips to Ukraine since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion, documenting stories of soldiers and civilians as an accredited journalist with the Ukrainian Armed Forces. His photographs and documentary content have been highly praised and featured in museum exhibitions in both the United States and Ukraine.

Benjamin graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in International Relations from Rollins College in 2024. He is now pursuing a master's degree in journalism at New York University's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute.

FAQs

  • Yes, Benjamin is still actively interviewing WWII veterans. Please visit WW2VeteransHistoryProject.com for more information and to schedule an interview.

  • Benjamin has touched thousands of lives with his interactive presentations. From veteran organizations to community groups, schools to historical associations, and everything in between, Benjamin will inspire your audience and make your event one to remember. To learn more, get in touch today.

  • Yes! Please visit the WWII Veterans History Project Shop to place your order for a signed or personalized copy of Benjamin’s latest book, World War II History For Teens: Understanding the Major Battles, Military Strategy, and Arc of War.

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