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May 19, 2018

May 19th

Armed Forces Day

President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country.

On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force Days.

The single day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under the Department of Defense.

Details

Date:
May 19, 2018

Venue

VFW Post 2801
39 E St Charles Rd
Villa Park, IL 60181 United States
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