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American Legion, J. W. Mathers Jr. Post 163, Eau Gallie, FL.
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*** Febuary 2012 ***
George Washington's Birthday
George Washington (February 22, 1732 [O.S. February 11, 1731] – December 14, 1799)
was the first President of the United States of America, serving from 1789 to 1797,
and dominant military and political leader of the United States from 1775 to 1799.
He led the American victory over Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War
as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army from 1775 to 1783, and presided
over the writing of the Constitution in 1787. Washington became the first president
by unanimous choice, and oversaw the creation of a strong, well-financed national
government that maintained neutrality in the wars raging in Europe, suppressed
rebellion and won acceptance among Americans of all types. His leadership style
established many forms and rituals of government that have been used since,
such as using a cabinet system and delivering an inaugural address. Washington is universally regarded as the
"Father of his country".
Titled Washington's Birthday, a federal holiday honoring George Washington was originally implemented by an Act of Congress in 1880 for government offices in the District of Columbia and expanded in 1885 to include all federal offices. As the first federal holiday to honor an American citizen, the holiday was celebrated on Washington's actual birthday, February 22. On January 1, 1971, the federal holiday was shifted to the third Monday in February by the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. This date places it between February 15 and 21, which makes the name "Washington's Birthday" in some sense a misnomer, since it never lands on Washington's actual birthday, February 22.
If you are on active duty today, serving honorably, anywhere in the
world, or have served honorably during any eligible war eras, you can
become a member of The American Legion!
We're veterans just like you, nearly 3 million strong, who care about
America, veterans and their families and our nation's youth. The Legion is a
powerful voice in Washington dedicated to preserving the rights we've all earned
- and were promised - by service to our nation in uniform.
We invite you to join us now. Membership brings an impressive array of
benefits. The American Legion is always there for you and your family - in
Washington and nearly 14,000 local Posts throughout America and abroad. Just
like you, we're "Still Serving America!"
April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918 (World War I)
December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 (World War II)
June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955 (Korean War)
February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975 (Vietnam War)
August 24, 1982 to July 31, 1984 (Lebanon/Grenada)
December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990 (Panama)
August 2, 1990 to today (Gulf War/War On Terrorism)
So far we have had Visits (map
view here) of where the visits came from. We have had visitiors from all
over the world including a visitor from Apo, Armed
Forces Europe, Middle East, & Canada.
The contents of this site do not necessarily
reflect the views or the opinions of the membership, the Post Officers, or the
State or National parent organization; nor does the mention of a product or
organizations imply endorsement.
This site was built and published 02/26/09, it was last updated on 01/23/2012
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This web site was donated, built and is maintained by Mike Torpey for post 163.
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