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75th Anniversary 10c postage stamp (1974). The VFW resulted from the amalgamation of several societies formed immediately following the Spanish–American War.In 1899, little groups of veterans returning from campaigning in Cuba and the Philippine Islands, founded local societies upon a spirit of comradeship known only to those who faced the dangers of that war side by side.
Originally only World War II veterans were eligible to join, and the organization's stated goals were: 1. Full employment for veterans; 2. Working for veterans' rights; 3. Influencing national issues that benefit the United States; 4. Gaining recognition of veterans' needs; 5. Maintaining friendships made during military service; 6.
Because eligibility dates remain open, all active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible to join The American Legion at this time, until the date of the end of hostilities as determined by the government of the United States. U.S. Merchant Marine eligible only from December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 (WWII).
A Minnesota couple has reportedly been sentenced to four years after they locked their children in cages for "their safety." The couple was arrested and charged with 16 counts in June 2023. They ...
The majority of McDonald’s restaurants in the U.S. will be open on Thanksgiving, but hours vary by location so customers should consult the store locator tool to check local hours. Mountain Mike ...
In 2019, the American Legion's National Convention voted to replace the word "wife" with "spouse" in the organization's constitution and bylaws section regarding eligibility to be a member of the American Legion Auxiliary; since then, male and female spouses of U.S. veterans have been eligible. Previously, only female spouses of U.S. veterans were.
The family and extended family members of any person injured and may still be in active service in the United States Armed Forces and eligible for membership in the DAV Auxiliary. Members of the DAV Auxiliary actively participate in programs such as Americanism, The DAV Transportation Network, Veterans Information Seminars and Community Service.
Ohio's Senate President says school choice only exists if students have access to a private or charter school that can take them. Every Ohio child will be eligible for a school voucher but many ...