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Veteran Owned Business Project Office

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Exploring the Front Entrance of the Veteran Owned Business Project Space Coast Office!

Step into the front entrance of the Veteran Owned Business Project office, a hub dedicated to empowering veteran entrepreneurs! Discover signs and an 8-foot banner showcasing our mission, a “Nonprofit Member” sign from a past golf tournament, and the inspiring “It Is the Veteran” poem poster prominently displayed, honoring veterans’ sacrifices. The poem reads: It is the Veteran, not the… Read more
American Flags throught the generations

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Americans Celebrate Flag Day; Read A Detailed History of National Flag Week and Flag Day

On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress approved the design of a national flag. Since 1916, when President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation establishing a national Flag Day on June 14, Americans have commemorated the adoption of the Stars and Stripes by celebrating June 14 as Flag Day. Prior to 1916, many localities and a few states had been celebrating the day for years. Congressional… Read more
Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary in Vero Beach, Florida

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Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary: Complete Patriotic Walking Tour in Vero Beach Florida (Treasure Coast)

Join us for a heartfelt walking tour of Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary in Vero Beach, Florida, brought to you by the Veteran Owned Business Project. This serene gem in Riverside Park, just an hour south of Melbourne, is a must-visit for anyone who cherishes patriotism and tranquility. Stroll across a short pedestrian bridge to a scenic island loop featuring monuments… Read more

Air Force History / Announcements and Updates / Army History / Coast Guard History / Famous Army Veterans / Famous Coast Guard Veterans / Famous Marine Corps Veterans / Famous National Guard / Famous Navy Veterans / Famous Veterans / Famous World War II Veterans / Marine Corps History / Military History / Naval History / Very Important Veterans

Famous Veterans: List of Presidents Who Served

 George Washington set an important precedent by entering the Presidency as a civilian By Hans Petersen, VA Staff Writer A majority of America’s presidents came to office as Veterans. Twenty-six of our 45 Presidents served in the military. Presidential Veterans often coincided with America’s military engagements. Until World War II, a majority of our presidents had served in the Army.… Read more

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Americans Celebrate Flag Day Today; Read A Detailed History of National Flag Week and Flag Day

On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress approved the design of a national flag. Since 1916, when President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation establishing a national Flag Day on June 14, Americans have commemorated the adoption of the Stars and Stripes by celebrating June 14 as Flag Day. Prior to 1916, many localities and a few states had been celebrating the day… Read more

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Since 1916 Americans have celebrated June 14 as Flag Day; History of National Flag Week and Flag Day

On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress approved the design of a national flag. Since 1916, when President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation establishing a national Flag Day on June 14, Americans have commemorated the adoption of the Stars and Stripes by celebrating June 14 as Flag Day. Prior to 1916, many localities and a few states had been… Read more