Military and American Legion History and Facts
 
This page features a collection of interesting information collected through my love of history-
military & historical events that have, and continue, to shape our lives today. Select features of the national American Legion are included. Features and events are organized by month.
 
Thank you for stopping by!
Jacque Dorazio, ALA member, Post 154 web designer

In 2017 the National American Legion family succeeded in establishing, through Congress,
the Friday before Memorial Day as National Poppy Day.
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW PHOTOS POSTED FROM
2015 TYBEE
VETERANS DAY PARADE

.... VET VIEWS ....

A Series On Life Paths Of Veterans And Military History

History HMS OTRANTO 

Contributing Writer John Calvert

Includes a fictional story
"If Otranto Could Speak" 
~ Jacque Dorazio

243RD Navy Birthday,  Dirigbles, Chuck Chirozzi Apollo 14 Capsule Retrieval

NAVY Birthday, Dirigibles, Chuck Chirozzi Apollo 14 Capsule Retrieval

February 2, 1943

Four Chaplains Day
Read About Why The Senate In 1998 Established To Commemorate
This Day 
 The Four Chaplains Day Page
Read About This Path Of Determination By Civilain Mariners To Maintain The Safe Waters That Surround US-
CG Reserves Birthday

MARCH HISTORY

FEBRUARY HISTORY

SEPTEMBER HISTORY

Sorry If You Missed It!

NOVEMBER HISTORY

APRIL HISTORY

MAY HISTORY

JUNE HISTORY

JULY HISTORY

AUGUST HISTORY

OCTOBER HISTORY

THE 2019 BIRTHDAY OF THE NAVY IS FEATURED WITH IT'S OWN PAGE

CHECK OUT THEIR GEAR & PICTURES OF THE BLUE ANGELS HERE

Veterans Day ... Did you Know?? ...

   In 1968 the "Uniform Bill Holiday" was enacted granting a 3-day weekend for federal employess and allowing Mondays off for 4 national holidays: Washington's Birthday, Columbus Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day. This meant the November celebrated Veterans Day would be moved to the 4th Monday of October! Many states expressed their dismay by remaining to celebrate Veterans Day in November. Under the new law the 1st Veterans Day would be set- October 25, 1971. September 20, 1975 President Gerald R Ford stepped in to eliminate the increased confusion to honor our service men and women. He signed into law the return of the originally set date November 11th resuming in 1978! ...   France, Britain, and Canada also observe November 11th honoring all who fought for freedom.

   We shall pause and recognize this national day of rememberance for all the service men and women- and K9's:) who have selflessly dedicated chapters in their lives to preserve and defend our freedom of life, liberty and happiness for past, present and future generations..  Let this moment be shared among all of us without any political biases. 

DECEMBER HISTORY

JANUARY HISTORY

Read About These Featured Courageous Canines WWI thru 2012-
K9 Veterans Day March 13, 1942

HAPPY BIRTHDAY U.S. AIR FORCE!

note- some of the indicated years of featured anniversaries or birthdays may not be accurrate- this was the year in which the piece was written or posted to the page....

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