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 9th of February

On February 9th, American history is marked by significant political shifts, cultural milestones, and military conclusions. Key events range from the unusual 1825 presidential election decided by the House of Representatives to the start of the 1950s "Red Scare" led by Senator Joseph McCarthy.

Political and Civil War Milestones

1825: John Quincy Adams Elected by House:After no candidate received a majority of electoral votes in the 1824 election, the U.S. House of Representatives elected John Quincy Adams as the sixth president of the United States.
1861: Jefferson Davis Elected Confederate President: During a congress in Montgomery, Alabama, Jefferson Davis was elected the provisional president of the Confederate States of America.
1950: Joseph McCarthy Claims Communist Infiltration: Senator Joseph McCarthy gave a speech in Wheeling, West Virginia, claiming he had a list of over 200 "known communists" working in the State Department, launching the era of McCarthyism.
2021: Second Impeachment Trial of Donald Trump: The U.S. Senate began the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump.

Military and Conflict

1799: USS Constellation vs. L’Insurgente:During the Quasi-War with France, the USS Constellation captured the French frigate L'Insurgente in the Caribbean after a close-range battle.
1942: "War Time" Daylight Saving: Congress instituted year-round daylight saving time, known as "war time," to conserve fuel during World War II.
1943: Victory at Guadalcanal: The Battle of Guadalcanal ended with an American victory over Japanese forces in the southwest Pacific after six months of intense combat.
1965: First Combat Troops to Vietnam: The U.S. Marine Corps sent a MIM-23 Hawk missile battalion to South Vietnam, marking the first time in-country troops were deployed without a training mission.

Science, Culture, and Sports

1870: U.S. Weather Bureau Founded: President Ulysses S. Grant signed a joint resolution establishing the U.S. Weather Bureau.
1964: The Beatles on Ed Sullivan: The Beatles made their first live American television appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, drawing approximately 73.7 million viewers.
1969: Boeing 747 First Flight: The Boeing 747, the world's largest passenger aircraft at the time, made its inaugural flight.
1971: Satchel Paige Hall of Fame Nomination:Legendary pitcher Satchel Paige became the first Negro League veteran to be nominated for the Baseball Hall of Fame.
1995: First Black Man Spacewalk: NASA astronaut Bernard Harris became the first Black man to walk in space during the STS-63 mission.

Notable Birthdays

William Henry Harrison (1773): The 9th U.S. President, who served the shortest term in history (32 days).
Carole King (1942): Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter known for the album Tapestry.
Alice Walker (1944): Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Color Purple.
Joe Pesci (1943): Academy Award-winning actor known for films like Goodfellas.

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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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