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 26th of February

February 26 in American history is marked by significant environmental preservation acts, pivotal constitutional developments, and tragic modern events. Key highlights include the establishment of major National Parks, the passing of the 15th Amendment by Congress, and the first terrorist attack on the World Trade Center.

National Parks and Infrastructure: Tthe Grand Canyon

President Woodrow Wilson signed a congressional act establishing this iconic Arizona landmark as a U.S. National Park.

Grand Teton National Park

President Calvin Coolidge signed legislation creating the 96,000-acre park in Wyoming.

New York Pneumatic Subway

The Beach Pneumatic Transit, the first attempt at a subway in New York City, opened as a demonstration of pneumatic-powered transit.

Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco, CA

Ground was officially broken for the construction of the famous bridge in San Francisco.

Constitutional and Legal Milestones

15th Amendment (1869): The U.S. Congress passed the 15th Amendment, which guarantees the right to vote regardless of race, and sent it to the states for ratification.

22nd Amendment (1951): This amendment was added to the Constitution, officially limiting U.S. presidents to two terms in office.

Public Transportation Desegregation (1962): The U.S. Supreme Court disallowed race-based separation on public transportation.

Conflict and Domestic Security

Zimmermann Telegram (1917): President Wilson learned the contents of a secret message from Germany to Mexico proposing a military alliance against the U.S., a crucial step toward American entry into World War I.

World Trade Center Bombing (1993): A truck bomb detonated in the parking garage below the North Tower in New York City, killing six people and injuring more than 1,000 others.

Withdrawal from Beirut (1984): The last U.S. Marines, serving as part of a multinational peacekeeping force, left Lebanon after an 18-month mission that saw roughly 250 Marines lose their lives.

Trayvon Martin Shooting (2012): Seventeen-year-old Trayvon Martin was fatally shot in Sanford, Florida, by a neighborhood watch volunteer, an event that later catalyzed the Black Lives Matter movement.

Notable Births and Deaths

Name RoleDateType

Levi StraussFounder of Levi Strauss & Co.1829Birth

Johnny CashIconic Country Musician1932Birth

Buffalo Bill CodyShowman and Old West figure1846Birth

Robert R. LivingstonFounding Father and Signer of Declaration1813Death

Richard Jordan GatlingInventor of the Gatling gun1903Death

Fats DominoRock and Roll Pioneer1928Birth

Science and Culture

Apollo Program (1966): NASA launched AS-201, the first flight of the Saturn IB rocket.

First Jazz Record (1917): The "Original Dixieland Jass Band" recorded "Livery Stable Blues" in New York City, creating the world's first jazz record.

Nike Waffle Sole (1974): Nike received a U.S. patent for its now-iconic waffle-soled trainer running shoes, invented by co-founder Bill Bowerman using a literal waffle iron.

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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.