Introduction to MaineVFW.org
The Department of Maine , Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States was established in 1921. Our first Department Commander was Edward E. Philbrook who served from 1921-1922.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States traces its roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service: Many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or veterans' pension for them, and they were left to care for themselves. In their misery, some of these veterans banded together and formed organizations with what would become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States . After chapters were formed in Ohio , Colorado and Pennsylvania , the movement quickly gained momentum. By 1915, membership grew to 5,000; by 1936, membership was almost 200,000.
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Voice of Democracy, Patriot’s Pen and Teacher of the Year
Annual Awards Banquet
Winslow Post 8835
January 12, 2013
(L-R) Past Commander-in-Chief Richard DeNoyer, Bryan C. Ebbrecht Voice of Democracy 1st Place Winner, Department President Cynthia Cowling &
Department Commander David Williams
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!!! ATTENTION !!!
Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen
Teacher of the Year Award
"2013 - 2014"
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Please click this link to hear all Department Voice of Democracy
2012 - 2013 winning essays.
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Maine VFW Not Only Wants You, We Need You !!!
If you have any questions about membership then please click here to email
Arthur J. Roy, PSC
Membership Chairman - Department of Maine VFW.
National and Department of Maine
2012-2013
Membership Program
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VFW Legislative Victories
VFW played an instrumental role in virtually every significant piece of veterans legislation passed in the 20th century, as well as bills developed in the 21st century. |
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