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Anyone who has worn their nation's military uniform is a veteran, and honored on Veteran's Day. Memorial Day is for honoring the dead in defense of their nation.
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How did the American Legion get started and who and why was it started?
The "American Legion" was created by WWI veterans in about 1919. The "Veterans of Foreign Wars" (VFW) was created by Spanish-American Veterans of 1898, and is our oldest Veterans group. The "American Veterans" (AMVETS) was created by WWII veterans. Originally, these veteran groups were open to only their own veterans, but as time went by they opened to all "qualified" veterans.
Where is Veterans Day celebrated?
where is veterans day celebrated Veterans Day is celebrated in many countries on their own designated days. In the US it is celebrated on 11/11 as that was the day and time that the peace accord was signed ending WWI. We celebrate Veterans Day for those men and women that gave their lives so we can live in freedom. Freedom isn't free.
Why do veterans pay twice as much as others to belong to the American legion?
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."
How many veterans are there in the US?
According to the 2010 American Community Survey, the year of the last census, there were 21.8 million veterans living in the United States. Of this number:• 2.4 million were African-American• 1.2 million were Hispanic• 265,000 were Asian• 165,000 were American Indian or Alaska Native• 28,000 were Native Hawaiian of other Pacific Islander• 17.5 million were non-Hispanic white(These totals are for those reporting only a single ethnicity.)• 1.6 million were female• 9 million veterans were aged 65 or older• 1.7 million veterans were younger than 35
Are veterans who served in Thailand eligable for agent orange benefits?
Check with the VA regs; but more than likely, each nation takes care of their own veterans. The US VA probably only takes care of US vets. Thai veterans would probably have to be treated by their Thai Government.
How did the American Legion get started and who and why was it started?
The "American Legion" was created by WWI veterans in about 1919. The "Veterans of Foreign Wars" (VFW) was created by Spanish-American Veterans of 1898, and is our oldest Veterans group. The "American Veterans" (AMVETS) was created by WWII veterans. Originally, these veteran groups were open to only their own veterans, but as time went by they opened to all "qualified" veterans.
How many World War 1 Veterans are from Alabama?
As of 2011 there were 401,000 veterans in the state of Alabama. There are currently only 11 living veterans from WW1.
Do you have any other answers on why we celebrate Veterans Day?
No. There is only 1 answer, which is that we celebrate Veterans day as a memorial for the veterans who fought for America. GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!
Were veterans forced to fight in the wars?
Veterans are reclassified upon discharge from the service. They are classified as "veterans." Only in extreme cases can veterans be recalled to active duty. Most veterans would gladly serve their country again, it would bring back friendships, adventures, and travelling memories.
Do veterans still serve are country for freedom?
Only some veterans go back. If they get called back or they choose to.
When I write Military Veterans as a header should I use an apostrophe in Veterans?
No, you should not use an apostrophe in "Military Veterans" when used as a header. The term refers to veterans of the military in a general sense, so it is plural and does not indicate possession. An apostrophe would only be necessary if indicating possession, such as "Military Veterans' Benefits."
Where is Veterans Day celebrated?
where is veterans day celebrated Veterans Day is celebrated in many countries on their own designated days. In the US it is celebrated on 11/11 as that was the day and time that the peace accord was signed ending WWI. We celebrate Veterans Day for those men and women that gave their lives so we can live in freedom. Freedom isn't free.
What veterans are eligible to shop a veterans PX?
No. Only veterans with a 100% rating or unemployability rating are entitled to restored benefits (i.e. to the px/bx, class 6, comissary, post, etc.)
What does vffv mean?
It means only one thing and one thing only; Veterans Forever Forever Veterans. Regardless of whatelse you hear or are told. That is what it means.
When did armistice day get changed to Veterans Day in order to include all us veterans?
On May 26, 1954, the U.S. Congress passed, and Pres. Eisenhower signed, a bill expanding Armistice Day to be a day of recognition of all veterans of the U.S. armed forces rather than only those who died in World War I. Six days later, on June 1, 1954, Congress and the President amended the law, changing the name from Armistice Day to Veterans Day. Veterans Day has been observed in the U.S. from 1954 to 1970 and every year since 1978 on the 11th of November and from 1971 to 1977 on the fourth Monday of October.
Are blacks allowed in the Vietnam veterans motorcycle club?
The only membership rule the Veterans of Vietnam Motorcycle Club has is, you have to be a Vietnam vet. If you are, you can join.
Does Veterans Day Observe in Mine hill and Port st Lucie?
Yes. Veterans Day observed in Port St. Lucie as a national holiday. For all except 2005, Veterans Day observes in mine hill as an Observance. Veterans Day observes in mine hill as a National Holiday for 2005 Only.
