Happy 106th birthday to us! On September 14, 1914, the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars was organized in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Our name has since changed to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and our eligibility includes close …
Do you know a high school student who could use help paying for college? Watch the video below and let them know about the VFW’s Voice of Democracy Scholarship competition! We need to spread the word, and we’re asking friends …
Spread patriotism through song! Youth ages six to 16 are encouraged to enter the VFW Auxiliary national anthem singing contest, Get Excited for the Red, White and Blue! Contestants may sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” in the arrangement and genre of …
Who designed the original “Stars and Stripes” flag of the United States is a point never definitely confirmed. Was it Betsy Ross, expert Philadelphia seamstress, or New Jersey’s Congressman Francis Hopkinson? The traditional story that Betsy Ross designed the original …
Ray Pitz – Thursday, May 28, 2020 For Dale Potts, it was an unusual Tualatin Memorial Day observance Monday, May 25. It was the first time that the event, which as far as he knows has been held since 1999, …
The city of Tualatin is researching possible locations for a veteran’s memorial. The Historical Society sees this as an important call to action. We are looking for Tualatin residents who have served. Or perhaps you know of a friend or …
This year, the normal ceremonies commemorating Memorial Day will be held virtually. The 152nd National Memorial Day Observance to honor America’s fallen military service members at Arlington National Cemetery will be livestreamed Monday, May 25. The U.S. Army Military District of Washington will …
Winter Fun at the VFW National Home for Children Thanks to our generous supporters, 2020 is our 95th year of providing a safe, nurturing environment for our nation’s military and veteran families! Read more about our rich history and how …
It’s incredibly inspiring to hear high school students take pride in America. Young people all across the nation recorded audio essays on “What Makes America Great” for the Voice of Democracy competition. One winner from each state has been chosen …
Teen from Oregon in the Running to Win a $30,000 Scholarship from the VFW Read more »
Illustrating America is a patriotic art contest for elementary and middle/junior high school students that encourages students’ artistic abilities and rewards their hard work. The contest consists of three grade divisions: K-2, 3-5 and 6-8. There is one National …