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.

April is the Month of the Military Child. It is celebrated throughout the month to honor children of Military Members. So let's show our "Brats" how much they mean to us!

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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 5th of April

April 5th has been a significant date in American history, marking everything from early colonial alliances and foundational legal precedents to defining moments in civil rights, labor, and space exploration.

Here are the key American history events for April 5:

🌟 Key Historical Events

1614: Marriage of Pocahontas: Pocahontas, daughter of Chief Powhatan, married English colonist John Rolfe in Virginia, bringing a temporary peace between the Jamestown settlers and the Powhatan Confederacy.

1764: The Sugar Act Passes: The British Parliament passed the American Revenue Act of 1764 (Sugar Act), taxing molasses and strengthening anti-smuggling laws, fueling colonial unrest.

1792: First Presidential Veto: George Washington exercised the first veto in U.S. history, rejecting a bill regarding congressional redistricting.

1887: Helen Keller's Breakthrough: Teacher Anne Sullivan achieved a breakthrough with 6-year-old Helen Keller, teaching her the meaning of the word "water" in Tuscumbia, Alabama.

1933: Creation of the CCC: President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed an executive order creating the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a cornerstone of the New Deal, providing jobs for young men during the Great Depression.

1951: Rosenberg Espionage Sentencing: Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were sentenced to death for conspiring to pass atomic secrets to the Soviet Union.

1974: Carrie Published: Stephen King's debut novel, Carrie, was published, launching his prolific writing career.

1984: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Breaks NBA Record: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar became the NBA's all-time leading scorer, surpassing Wilt Chamberlain.

1994: Death of Kurt Cobain: Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain committed suicide at his home in Seattle.

2010: West Virginia Mine Disaster: A coal dust explosion at the Upper Big Branch mine in West Virginia killed 29 miners, the worst U.S. mining disaster in 40 years.

🎂 Born on This Day

1856: Booker T. Washington: Educator, author, and orator who founded the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute.

1908: Bette Davis: Legendary Hollywood actress.

1916: Gregory Peck: Academy Award-winning actor known for roles like Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird.

1937: Colin Powell: U.S. General, 12th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and 65th Secretary of State.

💡 Also Noted

1862: The Siege of Yorktown began during the Civil War.

1976: Reclusive billionaire aviator Howard Hughes died at age 70.

2018: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raided a Tennessee slaughterhouse in one of the largest workplace raids in U.S. history.

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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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