VFW Post 9539

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What have you done for a veteran today

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 13th of February

Significant events in American history on February 13 range from the

early colonial establishment of public education to major 21st-century political and economic shifts. Notable milestones include the founding of the first public school in America, key developments in the Civil Rights movement, and significant modern-day legal and trade actions.

Colonial and Early Republic (1635–1836)

First Public School: In 1635, the Boston Latin School was established in Massachusetts, becoming the first taxpayer-supported public school in America.
Early Diplomacy: In 1778, future presidents John Adams and his 10-year-old son, John Quincy Adams, waited in Marblehead Harbor to sail for France to negotiate a treaty.
Texas Revolution: In 1836, the first American flag was reportedly raised over the
Alamo
, symbolizing Texan independence from Mexico.

Civil War and the 19th Century (1861–1899)

Lincoln's Presidency: In 1861, Abraham Lincoln was officially declared the winner of the U.S. presidential election in Washington, D.C..
First Medal of Honor Action: Colonel Bernard J.D. Irwin performed the earliest military action for which a Medal of Honor was awarded in 1861, during a conflict with Apache Indians in Arizona.
Civil War Developments: In 1862, the four-day Battle of Fort Donelson began in Tennessee. Later, in 1865, the Confederacy approved the recruitment of slaves as soldiers, provided their owners consented.
Wild West Outlaw: In 1866, Jesse James is believed to have committed his first daytime bank robbery at the Clay County Savings Association in Missouri.
Technological Milestones: In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell applied for a patent for the telephone. In 1880, Thomas Edison first observed the "Edison effect," which eventually led to the development of vacuum tubes.

20th Century Milestones (1900–1999)

Civil Rights and Equality: In 1920, the Negro National League, the first professional Black baseball league, was established in Kansas City. In 1923, the New York Renaissance, the first all-Black professional basketball team, was organized.
World War II: In 1943, the U.S. Marine Corps Women’s Reserve was formed. In 1945, American and British planes began massive, controversial bombing raids on Dresden, Germany.
Vietnam War: President Lyndon B. Johnson approved Operation Rolling Thunder in 1965, a sustained bombing campaign against North Vietnam. In 1968, the U.S. sent an additional 10,500 combat troops to the region.
Modern Technology and Finance: In 1946, the ENIAC, the first general-purpose high-speed electronic digital computer, was publicly demonstrated. In 1997, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 7,000 for the first time.

21st Century and Recent Events (2000–Present)

Political Accountability: In 2017, National Security Adviser Michael Flynn resigned after misleading officials about contacts with Russia. In 2021, President Donald Trump was acquitted by the Senate in his second impeachment trial.
Trade and Economy: In 2025, President Trump signed a memorandum directing research into "reciprocal tariffs" to counter foreign trade barriers. By 2026, new trade regulations went into effect, such as the entry of additional quantities of Argentine beef into the U.S..
Indigenous Rights: In 2011, members of the Umatilla tribe were able to hunt bison outside Yellowstone National Park for the first time in over a century, restoring a right guaranteed by an 1855 treaty.

Notable Birthdays and Deaths

Year	Name	Significance
1760	Richard Allen	Founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church (Born)
1885	Bess Truman	35th First Lady of the U.S. (Born)
1891	Grant Wood	Painter of American Gothic (Born)
1894	Jack Benny	Legendary radio and TV entertainer (Born)
1913	Jimmy Hoffa	Labor leader (Born)
1923	Chuck Yeager	First pilot to break the sound barrier (Born)
1942	Michael Bloomberg	Businessman and former NYC Mayor (Born)
2016	Antonin Scalia	Supreme Court Associate Justice (Died)

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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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