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 20th of February

February 20 marks several major milestones in American history, ranging from the founding of the postal system to pioneering achievements in space exploration and civil rights.

Foundational and Political Milestones

Establishment of the U.S. Post Office (1792):President George Washington signed the Postal Service Act, creating the United States Post Office Department. This act established mail privacy, inexpensive newspaper delivery, and the right of Congress to create new mail routes.
Opening of the
Metropolitan Museum of Art
(1872): The world-renowned "Met" first opened its doors in New York City.
Annexation of
American Samoa
(1929): The U.S. Congress formally accepted the deeds of cession for eastern Samoa, officially recognizing it as an unincorporated territory known as
American Samoa
.
Repeal of Prohibition (1933): The U.S. House of Representatives completed the congressional action necessary to repeal Prohibition.
Ratification of the 19th Amendment in Georgia (1970): Nearly 50 years after it had already become federal law, the Georgia House of Representatives unanimously approved the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote.

Military and Space History

John Glenn Orbits the Earth (1962): Mercury astronaut John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth, circling the planet three times in the Friendship 7 capsule during a nearly five-hour flight.
World War II "Flying Ace" (1942): Lt. Edward O'Hare became America's first WWII flying ace by single-handedly shooting down five Japanese heavy bombers attacking the carrier Lexington.
Battle of Kasserine Pass (1943): German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel's forces broke through American lines in North Africa, marking a significant early defeat for inexperienced U.S. troops with 1,000 Americans killed.
Battle of Olustee (1864): During the Civil War, Confederate forces decisively defeated a Union army in Florida, keeping the state's interior under Confederate control for the remainder of the war.

Social and Cultural Events

Nazi Rally at Madison Square Garden (1939): A rally by the pro-Nazi German American Bund drew over 20,000 people in New York City.
Frederick Douglass Dies (1895): The prominent abolitionist and author passed away in Washington, D.C.
The Station Nightclub Fire (2003): A fire started by pyrotechnics during a concert in West Warwick, Rhode Island, resulted in 100 deaths and over 200 injuries.
Youngest Olympic Gold Medalist (1998):
Tara Lipinski
became the youngest Olympic figure skating gold medalist at 15 at the Nagano Winter Games.

Notable Births and Deaths

Ansel Adams
(Born 1902): American landscape photographer.
Sidney Poitier
(Born 1927): First African American male to win the Academy Award for Best Actor.
Kurt Cobain
(Born 1967): Frontman of Nirvana.
Chester Nimitz
(Died 1966): U.S. Fleet Admiral who commanded the Pacific Fleet during World War II.
William Wallace Lincoln
(Died 1862): Son of President Abraham Lincoln, died at age 11 at the White House.

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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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