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Proposed 'Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Day'

Original title: A concurrent resolution expressing support for the designation of September 29, 2024, as "Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Day".

December 11, 2024

Veterans Commemorations Military History Federal Recognition

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution serves as an official federal acknowledgment of the VFW's 125-year history and encourages public participation in commemorative events on September 29, 2024, though it does not mandate any new funding or changes to veteran benefits.

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Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

The organization is the subject of the commemorative designation and formal recognition by Congress.

Veterans of the Armed Forces

Nearly 1,000,000 members are formally recognized and commended for their service and contributions to the United States.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 11, 2024.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This resolution proposes designating September 29, 2024, as 'Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Day' to mark the organization's 125th anniversary. It formally recognizes the contributions of the nearly 1,000,000 members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) who have served in combat since World War II.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution provide new funding for veterans?

No. This is a commemorative resolution that expresses support and recognition; it does not authorize or appropriate any new federal funding.

What is the significance of the date September 29, 2024?

It marks the 125th anniversary of the founding of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, which was established on September 29, 1899.

Why It Matters

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Anniversary Alignment

The resolution is timed specifically to coincide with the 125th anniversary of the VFW's founding date.

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

Connected Entities

dateSeptember 29, 1899“The date the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States was founded”Map →

bill_numberS. Con. Res. 43“The resolution being introduced”Map →

dateSeptember 29, 2024“The date being designated as Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Day”Map →

locationColumbus, Ohio“The city where the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States was founded”Map →

dollar_amount43“The resolution number”Map →

organizationVeterans of Foreign Wars of the United States“The organization being honored”Map →

dollar_amount1,000,000“The number of veterans who belong to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United ”Map →

personMs. Ernst“The senator who co-sponsored the resolution”Map →

personMr. Carper“The senator who introduced the resolution”Map →

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