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.

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History for the 19th of February

Significant events in American history on February 19 range from pivotal military actions and controversial executive orders to major technological patents and cultural shifts.

Military and Legal History

Executive Order 9066 (1942): President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed this order during World War II, authorizing the forced relocation and internment of over 110,000 Japanese Americans living on the Pacific coast. The policy was later formally rescinded by President Gerald Ford on February 19, 1976.
Battle of Iwo Jima (1945): Approximately 30,000 U.S. Marines began their invasion of the strategically important Pacific island of Iwo Jima, launching "Operation Detachment" to secure airfields for bombing raids against Japan.
Aaron Burr's Arrest (1807): Former Vice President Aaron Burr was arrested in the Mississippi Territory (present-day Alabama) on charges of treason. He was accused of plotting to annex Spanish territory to establish an independent republic, though he was later acquitted at trial.
Ratification of Genocide Convention (1986):The U.S. Senate approved an international treaty outlawing genocide, 37 years after it was first submitted for ratification.

Expansion and Statehood

Texas Statehood (1846): The newly formed Texas state government was officially installed in Austin, as the Republic of Texas formally transferred power to the State of Texas following its annexation.
Ohio Statehood Oversight (1803): The U.S. Congress accepted Ohio’s bid for statehood but neglected to ratify its constitution; this clerical oversight was not corrected until 1953.
American Samoa (1929): Congress formally accepted the deeds of cession for eastern Samoa, officially forming the territory of American Samoa.

Innovation and Culture

Phonograph Patent (1878): Thomas Edison was awarded U.S. Patent No. 200,521 for the phonograph, the first device capable of both recording and playing back sound.
Kansas Prohibition (1881): Kansas became the first U.S. state to include a total prohibition of alcoholic beverages in its state constitution.
"
The Feminine Mystique
" (1963): Betty Friedan’s landmark book was published, serving as a primary catalyst for the second-wave feminist movement in the United States.
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
(1968): The iconic children's program created by and starring Fred Rogers made its national network debut on NET (now PBS).

Notable Birthdays

Charles Robert Woods (1827): Union Army Brevet Major General.
Smokey Robinson (1940): Legendary Motown singer-songwriter and lead vocalist of the Miracles.
Amy Tan (1952): Renowned author of The Joy Luck Club.
Jeff Daniels (1955): Award-winning American actor.
Jennifer Doudna (1964): Biochemist and 2020 Nobel Prize winner for her work on CRISPR gene editing.

Other Historical Markers

Donner Party Rescue (1847): The first group of rescuers reached the stranded and desperate Donner Party in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
"Enigma Outbreak" (1884): One of the largest tornado outbreaks in U.S. history occurred, with over 60 tornadoes striking the Southern United States, killing hundreds.
Tea Party Movement (2009): The movement was popularly launched following a call for a "tea party" by reporter Rick Santelli on the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

What is a Combat Veteran

Veterans know what it means to serve in a Combat Zone, but people who have never served. They often times have questions. This has been written just for you.

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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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