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There are still WWI veterans living in the US.

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What wars does Veterans Day honor?

Veterans Day does not honor wars. Veterans Day is one day a year to honor all the military veterans who served this country, from the Revolutionary War until now, in peacetime and in war.


Who is Veterans Day typically celebrated?

Veterans Day is a national holiday celebrated in recognition of all American veterans of all wars.


What event does Veterans' Day commemorate?

It doesn't commemorate a specific event . It honors all the people who have served in the armed forces and risked their lives to preserve our freedom.


Why you celebrate Veterans Day?

We "celebrate" Veterans Day to honor all persons who have served our country in the military.


Are Korean war veterans considered combat veterans?

The US VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) was established in 1899 by US Veterans of the Spanish-American War of 1898. The Spanish-American War of 1898 was the FIRST US war fought on foreign soil. Previous US wars had been fought on the North American Continent. The VFW is our "Oldest" existing Veterans Organization. GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) was our oldest veteran group, but died out when the last US Civil War Veteran died in the 20th Century. Korea is a foreign country. Therefore, it was a foreign war. US veterans of the Korean War can join the VFW. The last DECLARED WAR by the United States of America, WAS WORLD WAR TWO. The dawn of the ATOMIC AGE in August of 1945 has resulted in NO MORE DECLARED WARS; As a rule, declared wars USED to be total wars, and total wars can NO LONGER BE FOUGHT without risking "mutually assured destruction" by the use of nuclear weapons. Therefore, atomic age wars fought during the "Cold War" had to be fought as "Limited Wars" CONVENTIONAL weapons only; no nuclear weapons.

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Why did veterans start?

To celebrate all the Veterans that died in the wars and how all Veterans served for their country.


Names of some presidents who were veterans and who fought in wars?

some veterans that served in the war is john f Kennedy


Why do you celerbate Veterans Day?

To remember and honor those both the who served in wars.


What wars does Veterans Day honor?

Veterans Day does not honor wars. Veterans Day is one day a year to honor all the military veterans who served this country, from the Revolutionary War until now, in peacetime and in war.


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 can you join VFW?

Only veterans who have served in an overseas combat zone may join the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Veterans who served during any war, not necessarily in combat, are eligible for membership in the American Legion.


Who is Veterans Day typically celebrated?

Veterans Day is a national holiday celebrated in recognition of all American veterans of all wars.


How did veterans get started?

Veterans were started by Wars.


Is Veterans Day celebrating veterans in all wars?

Yes, yes it does


What political issues is the Veterans of Foreign Wars concerned with?

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is primarily concerned with issues affecting veterans' benefits, healthcare access, and overall support for those who have served in the military. They advocate for improved mental health services, disability compensation, and the protection of veterans' rights. Additionally, the VFW often engages in policy discussions related to national security and military funding, reflecting its commitment to veterans’ welfare and the interests of active-duty service members.


What event does Veterans' Day commemorate?

It doesn't commemorate a specific event . It honors all the people who have served in the armed forces and risked their lives to preserve our freedom.