VFW Post 5871

The D-Day Landings on Normandy Beach, 6 June 1944, as told in poems written by those who fought there.

A brief look at the day Germany surrendered and World War II ended in Europe as well as its consequences.

A brief message remembering the purpose of Memorial Day, a U.S. holiday commemorating those who gave the last full message of devotion to preserve freedom and the Constitution

A brief history of the origins of Loyalty Day established by President Eisenhower on 1 May 1955

A brief description of the story behind the Vietnam Memorial Wall and its contribution to healing America's wounds left by the Vietnam War. Also, includes a brief mention of the Traveling Walls as well as the permanent installation of a Traveling Wall at H.E.A.R.T.S. Veterans Museum, Huntsville, Texas.

A brief history of the bombing of the U.S. Marine Barracks in Beirut Lebanon on 23 October 1983. Was it an act of terror, the beginning of the War on Terror as some claim, or an act of asymmetrical warfare?

A brief history of the events leading up to Operation Desert Storm and the sequence of events during that operation, as well as lessons learned

A brief history of Somalia and the operation infamously known as Blackhawk Down For more information, click on the following links: Blackhawk Down - https://youtu.be/raA-oiYDX7c Pirate Hunting - https://youtu.be/vaL_vSdZKZo Al Shabaab – https://youtu.be/KVSw0E9Y1RI

A brief history of the sources of strife in the republics spawned by the breakup of Yugoslavia and the NATO attempt to end ethnic cleansing in Kosovo as well as allow the same return of Kosovar refugees

A brief description of the cause and results of the Spanish-American War

Brief description of the signing of the Vietnam Peace Accords in Paris on 27 January 1973, and the significant factors leading up to that event

A brief presentation of the major events of the December 7th, 1941 Japanese attack on military installations located on the island of Oahu, together with some little known information

A tribute to all who served America as members of its Armed Forces

A brief review of the debate to allow women to serve in combat roles in the U.S. Military. Includes a TED presentation telling the story of "a band of sisters" who served in combat in 2011. Reporter Gayle Tzemach Lemmon tells the story of this "band of sisters," an extraordinary group of women warriors who helped break a long-standing barrier to serve.

A brief overview of the historical background of the mission to revenge the 9/11 attack on America

29 September 2023 marks the 124th anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of America, the nation's oldest and largest combat veteran organization. This video reviews its history and its mission as well as its future. It contains excerpts from History of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The complete video may be viewed at https://youtu.be/095RxFoHGig

A tribute to those who endured the unendurable struggle of imprisonment at the hands of the nation's enemies and those whom we still await to return. They are, each and every one of them, entitled to our undying respect and honor. Visit DPAA.gov for more information about American POWs and those who remain on the rolls as MIA

There is a generation alive today who weren't yet born when America was attacked on 9/11. Indeed, many of those aged 27 or less were mere infants or toddlers on that day. That is why we remember, and teach them to remember.

A powerful speech by the Emperor of Japan averted tragedy at the end of the War in the Pacific

A brief summary of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the military expedition to topple the Baathist Regime of Saddam Husein, and the political fight surrounding it. Contains excerpts from OIF: The Drive to Baghdad, produced by Army University Press. (Complete video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/d8uaFZAxzpw )

Overview of events leading to the Korean Armistice

A brief look at freedom and the fight to preserve it

A call to action for members of the VFW to help promote love of country