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Veterans of Foreign Wars George Edward White Post 56 523 Cherokee Street, Leavenworth KS 66048 913-682-9200 |
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George Edward White Post 56 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States celebrated its 75th anniversary in ceremonies on June 21, 2007, in the Post's Hall. We are an active Post. On our calendar page you will find dates of up-coming events. If you are a veteran and interested in joining, please first check eligibility requirements and then call or come by the post for more information or an application. If not a veteran then please visit our Ladies Auxiliary and our Men's Auxiliary pages for more information. The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is a nonprofit veterans' service organization composed of combat veterans and those who currently serve on active duty or in the Guard and Reserves. Founded in 1899 and chartered by Congress in 1936, the VFW is the nation's largest organization of war veterans and is one of its oldest veterans' organizations. With 2.2 million members located in 7,900 VFW Posts worldwide, the VFW and its Auxiliaries are dedicated to "honor the dead by helping the living" through veterans service, legislative initiatives, youth scholarships, Buddy Poppy and national military service programs. The VFW and its Auxiliaries contribute more than 13 million hours annually in community service to the nation. |