VFW Post 9539

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As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's veteran service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group. Our common bond is the foreign conflict, whether it is service in the Persian Gulf, Korea, Kosovo, the war on terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.

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IN-COUNTRY

A satirical reflection by Author/Artist Phil Fehrenbacher

Phil enlisted in the Army in 1965 where you served for years in Vietnam. He became a graphic designer and has worked for the state of Oregon for 26 years. He retired in 2003 and started the Cartoon "In-Country". The cartoons reflect his experiences during his tour of duty in South Vietnam.

There is a new cartoon everyday.

Semiquincentennial

Welcome to a year of Celebrating 250 Years of America!

Over the year we will be posting what we hopoe you will find interesting stories, and facts about the Country and People we love. At the top of the website you will find a page for each of our military branches. As we start off the year we will link to their history pages, but during the year events of each service will be highlighted. stay tuned for more to come.

DID YOU KNOW?

History for the 11th of February

February 11th is a significant date in American history, particularly noted as

the birthday of inventor Thomas Edison and the date President Ronald Reagan designated as National Inventors' Day in 1983 to honor his contributions.

Major Historical Events

Establishment of First Hospital (1752): Co-founded by Benjamin Franklin, Pennsylvania Hospital opened in Philadelphia as the first hospital in the United States to care for the "sick-poor and insane".
Senate Transparency (1794): The United States Senate held its first session open to the public.
Origins of "Gerrymandering" (1812):Massachusetts Governor Elbridge Gerry signed a redistricting bill designed to favor his party; the oddly shaped districts led to the coining of the term "gerrymander".
Civil War Resolution (1861): The House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution guaranteeing noninterference with slavery in any state, in a failed attempt to prevent secession.
Sit-Down Strike Victory (1937): A 44-day sit-down strike at General Motors in Flint, Michigan, ended when the company agreed to recognize the United Automobile Workers (UAW) union.
World War II Command (1943): General Dwight D. Eisenhower was selected to command the Allied armies in Europe.
End of the Yalta Conference (1945): The meeting between President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin to discuss the post-war reorganization of Europe adjourned.
Space Exploration (1997): Space Shuttle Discovery launched on a critical mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope.

Notable Birthdays

Year	Name	Significance
1731	George Washington	Born on this day under the Julian calendar (moved to Feb 22 under the Gregorian calendar).
1809	Abraham Lincoln	Some records list his birth as February 11th (most commonly recognized as February 12th).
1847	Thomas Edison	Prolific inventor holding over 1,000 patents, including the light bulb and phonograph.
1934	Bill Russell	legendary NBA center and the first Black coach of a major U.S. professional sports team.
1936	Burt Reynolds	Iconic American actor known for Smokey and the Bandit and Deliverance.
1962	Sheryl Crow	Successful American singer-songwriter.
1969	Jennifer Aniston	Emmy-winning actress famous for her role on Friends.

Other Significant Moments

Sacagawea (1805): The Shoshoni guide for Lewis and Clark gave birth to her son, Jean Baptiste Charbonneau, with Meriwether Lewis serving as midwife.
First Bicycle Club (1878): The Boston Bicycle Club, the first in the U.S., was formed.
Entertainment History (1960): The Tonight Showhost Jack Paar famously walked off his show in protest after a joke was censored by NBC.
Recent Tragedy (2012): Pop superstar Whitney Houston died at the age of 48 in Beverly Hills, California.

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As yesterday's defenders of freedom...

...we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.

WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, Kosovo, War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq, War on Global Terror and other Peace-Keeping Expeditionary Campaigns throughout the globe.

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to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country, veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their families and continues to be a voice for returning and currently deployed service members and their families.