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Why do veterans pay twice as much as others to belong to the American legion?
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Of all the US veteran organizations (VFW-founded in 1899 by Spanish-American War veterans/American Legion-founded in 1919 by WWI veterans/American Veterans-founded in 1944 by WWII veterans/Vietnam Veterans of America-founded in 1978 by Vietnam War veterans) the Legion appears to be the most expensive to join. Possibly because it traditionally has had the most high profiled members...such as US Presidents.
The VFW is by far the most popular for Hollywood & the common man, because it is the only veteran's group with the word "WAR" in it's title. And nearly all veterans want to be associated with the term, "war veteran."
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What is the difference between a VFW and the American Legion?
American Legion and Amvets are both veterans organizations. These organizations are for certain members. There are various differences between the two post, in their history and various methods on how they run their post, where they attend their conventions ect...A difference between the two are the CRITERIA requiirments for membership. Amvets started out before the end of WWII around 1944. They were called American Veterans of WWII. After the Korean War, they became known as American Veterans of WWII and KOREA. (They got their congressional charter in 1947.) They have since dropped their WWII/KOREA part of it and is currently called AMVETS, or American Veterans. Their membership requirements are that you must have served in the Armed Forces of the USA and must have RECEIVED AN HONORABLE DISCHARGE. Time, place, status doesn't matter. Can have been during peace time service, combat service, at ANY TIME or PLACE. Another requirement is that you must have served after 1940. So if you served in the 1930's and or WWI and got out before 1940, you are NOT QUALIFIED to join Amvets.....(How many of those guys are around anymore?) AMVETS is perhaps the simplest form in joining any veterans organization. They take anyone with an honorable discharge. The American Legion was founded in 1919 during WWI as a WARTIME veterans organization. It was founded in FRANCE by soldiers. The criteria for joining is somewhat that of AMVETS but they added some dates of eligibility requirements. Dates such as that parallel certain wars and conflicts established by CONGRESS. This makes the eligibility slightly tougher than Amvets. Though most veterans can join this group because the dates of eligibility given, only few fall between the cracks that fall in between these dates. Here are their eligibility dates for membership in American Legion: April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918 (World War I) December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 (World War II) June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955 (Korean War) February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975 (Vietnam War) August 24, 1982 to July 31, 1984 (Lebanon/Grenada) December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990 (Panama) August 2, 1990 to today (Gulf War/War On Terrorism) If you look at the gaps of those not eligible to join American Legion below in this example. If a person joined their full time in military in these dates given below, they are not eligible for Legion membership. You can see that more are eligible to join the American Legion than not. Compare the two charts above and below. *I'm not including WWI because them dudes are gone now. 1946-1950 1955-1961 1975-1982 1984-1989 I calculate in years after WWII that those eligibility years add up to about 46 years. Those that don't make the eligibility years average 22 years. Furthermore, all you need is only ONE DAY of Active Duty in those eligible dates to qualify for membership, so its not as hard as one may think it is to join American Legion. This explains why they are probably the BIGGEST of the organizations and most influential, and probably the one with the most resources. Furthermore, both organizations allow MERCHANT MARINES into their organization IF they were given veteran status and those dates are like from 1941-1946, or WWII types, which of most of them dudes are gone and going by the way side very fast now.
What was the postwar effect on veterans?
Some suffer from Post Traumitic Stress Disorders and flashbacks, others just went on with their lives.
How did the US honor those who died in the Vietnam War?
American casualties and veterans to the Vietnam War (1959-1975) have been honored across many levels. Community recognition has involved local parades and wreath laying ceremonies. Local and national recognition has come from the construction of monuments and roads. The Vietnam Memorial in Washington, DC is a chief example of this honor.
What nations celebrate Veterans Day?
The United States is the only one others have holidays on the same day to commemorate the lose of lives during WW1 but not other days.
Do any other countries observe Veterans Day?
Canada and the US celebrate Veterans Day. Other countries have similar observances, some on November 11th, others on different days. They are all in tribute to the millions that have served their countries in the armed forces.
What veterans are elig?
The answer is complicated as it depends on many things, when & where the veteran served, service connected disabilities, current income (for needs based benefits), etc. The best resource to answer this is the VA or by contacting a veterans service organization such as The American Legion, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), or Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) , among others.
What are veterans eligible for?
The answer is complicated as it depends on many things, when & where the veteran served, service connected disabilities, current income (for needs based benefits), etc. The best resource to answer this is the VA or by contacting a veterans service organization such as The American Legion, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), or Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) , among others.
How do commuities honor veterans?
Many cities have different wasy of honoring veterans. Usually the honoring veterans happens on veterans day, November 11th. Some communities put flowers on the grave of fallen veterans to honor them. Others hang American flags outside their front porch.
What does not belong Alaska Canada USA Mexico?
Alaska; it is not a country (but a state).
Which bones does not belong with the others?
The Hyoid bone is the bones that does not belong with the others.
What benefits did ww11 veterans have after the war?
After World War II, American veterans received the G.I. Bill, which helps pay for higher education expenses. In addition, female veterans were first recognized as veterans and eligible for VA benefits after World War II.
Which does not belong with the others?
The Hyoid bone is the bones that does not belong with the others.
What planet do not belong to the others?
Pluto doesn't belong to the others it is a dwarf planet.
What is the correct means of disposal for a US national flag?
The correct way to dispose of a tattered US flag is burning. Respectful burnings are conducted on Flag Day by the American Legion, among others.
What is the difference between a VFW and the American Legion?
American Legion and Amvets are both veterans organizations. These organizations are for certain members. There are various differences between the two post, in their history and various methods on how they run their post, where they attend their conventions ect...A difference between the two are the CRITERIA requiirments for membership. Amvets started out before the end of WWII around 1944. They were called American Veterans of WWII. After the Korean War, they became known as American Veterans of WWII and KOREA. (They got their congressional charter in 1947.) They have since dropped their WWII/KOREA part of it and is currently called AMVETS, or American Veterans. Their membership requirements are that you must have served in the Armed Forces of the USA and must have RECEIVED AN HONORABLE DISCHARGE. Time, place, status doesn't matter. Can have been during peace time service, combat service, at ANY TIME or PLACE. Another requirement is that you must have served after 1940. So if you served in the 1930's and or WWI and got out before 1940, you are NOT QUALIFIED to join Amvets.....(How many of those guys are around anymore?) AMVETS is perhaps the simplest form in joining any veterans organization. They take anyone with an honorable discharge. The American Legion was founded in 1919 during WWI as a WARTIME veterans organization. It was founded in FRANCE by soldiers. The criteria for joining is somewhat that of AMVETS but they added some dates of eligibility requirements. Dates such as that parallel certain wars and conflicts established by CONGRESS. This makes the eligibility slightly tougher than Amvets. Though most veterans can join this group because the dates of eligibility given, only few fall between the cracks that fall in between these dates. Here are their eligibility dates for membership in American Legion: April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918 (World War I) December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 (World War II) June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955 (Korean War) February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975 (Vietnam War) August 24, 1982 to July 31, 1984 (Lebanon/Grenada) December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990 (Panama) August 2, 1990 to today (Gulf War/War On Terrorism) If you look at the gaps of those not eligible to join American Legion below in this example. If a person joined their full time in military in these dates given below, they are not eligible for Legion membership. You can see that more are eligible to join the American Legion than not. Compare the two charts above and below. *I'm not including WWI because them dudes are gone now. 1946-1950 1955-1961 1975-1982 1984-1989 I calculate in years after WWII that those eligibility years add up to about 46 years. Those that don't make the eligibility years average 22 years. Furthermore, all you need is only ONE DAY of Active Duty in those eligible dates to qualify for membership, so its not as hard as one may think it is to join American Legion. This explains why they are probably the BIGGEST of the organizations and most influential, and probably the one with the most resources. Furthermore, both organizations allow MERCHANT MARINES into their organization IF they were given veteran status and those dates are like from 1941-1946, or WWII types, which of most of them dudes are gone and going by the way side very fast now.
What word does not belong with the others dispatched hesitated completed?
The word that does not belong is hesitated.
What do veterans want to maintain?
Veterans like to maintain a wide assortment of things. Some veterans want to maintain their health or their connections to their families. Others would simply be happy to maintain their sanity.
