Tagged: President Barack Obama

Vietnam War Commemoration Begins

Memorial Day 2012 marked the start of a national commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The kick-off began at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. as National Commander Donald Samuels and President Barack Obama held an official press conference to announce the official commemoration will span 13 years—the length of time that the United States spent… Read more

May 1st, 2012 is Silver Star Service Banner Day and Loyalty Day! Veteran Owned Business Military Observance Announcement

This is a Veteran Owned Business Military Observance Announcement: May 1st, 2012 is Silver Star Service Banner Day Silver Star Service Banner Day was created by The Silver Star Families of America (SSFOA); a 501(c) tax exempt organization dedicated to honoring and supporting wounded, ill, and injured veterans of all branches of the armed forces of the United States of… Read more

Obama Administration’s Record for Veterans and Wounded Warriors | White House Correspondence

Attention Veteran Owned Business Members and Visitors: The following information was provided by the White House and the Office of The President of the United States: Obama Administration Record for Veterans and Wounded Warriors “For their service and sacrifice, warm words of thanks from a grateful nation are more than warranted, but they aren’t nearly enough. We also owe our… Read more

American Legion supports Obama’s plan to deploy veterans in battle to revive economy

American Legion supports Obama’s plan to deploy veterans to revive economy WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Pressing Congress to pass the American Jobs Act, which aims to reduce unemployment and stimulate U.S. productivity, President Barack Obama told a joint session of Congress Thursday evening to look to the nation’s veterans, who have fought with their lives to defend our… Read more