Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
GPTKB entity
Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:veterans
|
| gptkbp:advocacy |
community outreach
mental health support policy development public awareness campaigns employment assistance veterans' rights education benefits legislative lobbying military benefits VA healthcare |
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:American_Legion
|
| gptkbp:annual_event |
national convention
|
| gptkbp:charity |
gptkb:community_service
|
| gptkbp:collaboration |
gptkb:Department_of_Defense
government agencies community organizations other veteran organizations |
| gptkbp:commander |
current national commander
|
| gptkbp:community_events |
gptkb:fundraising_events
Memorial Day services Veterans Day parades support for local veterans |
| gptkbp:events |
social gatherings
community outreach programs educational workshops annual awards ceremonies fundraising dinners |
| gptkbp:founded |
1899
|
| gptkbp:funding |
donations
membership dues grants for veterans |
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Kansas_City,_Missouri
|
| gptkbp:history |
expanded to include veterans of World War I
expanded to include veterans of World War II expanded to include veterans of Korea and Vietnam established by veterans of the Spanish-American War advocated for veterans' benefits since inception |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
|
| gptkbp:leadership |
volunteers
elected officers staff members |
| gptkbp:local_posts |
over 6,000
|
| gptkbp:membership |
1.6 million
|
| gptkbp:publications |
gptkb:VFW_Magazine
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
support veterans
|
| gptkbp:recognition |
national recognition
state recognition Congressional Charter |
| gptkbp:scholarships |
VFW scholarships
|
| gptkbp:website |
vfw.org
|
| gptkbp:youth_programs |
gptkb:Patriot's_Pen
gptkb:Voice_of_Democracy |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:African_American_Veterans
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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