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American Veterans (AMVETS) is a non-partisan, volunteer-led organization formed by
Official Website
* * Charities based in Maryland American veterans' organizations 1944 establishments in the United States Organizations established in 1944 Lobbying organizations in the United States Magazine publishing companies of the United States Nonpartisan organizations in the United States Patriotic and national organizations chartered by the United States Congress {{org-stub
World War II
World War II or the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, was a world war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world's countries—including all of the great powers—forming two opposing ...
veterans
A veteran () is a person who has significant experience (and is usually adept and esteemed) and expertise in a particular occupation or field. A military veteran is a person who is no longer serving in a military.
A military veteran that h ...
of the United States
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military. It advocates for its members as well as for causes that its members deem helpful to the nation at large. The group holds a Federal charter
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under Title 36 of the United States Code
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Parts
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. It is a 501(c)19 organization.
History
Harold Russell, the handless World War II veteran andAcademy Award
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winner for ''The Best Years of Our Lives
''The Best Years of Our Lives'' (also known as ''Glory for Me'' and ''Home Again'') is a 1946 American epic drama film directed by William Wyler, and starring Myrna Loy, Fredric March, Dana Andrews, Teresa Wright, Virginia Mayo and Harold Rus ...
'', served three terms as National Commander in the 1950s. As head of AMVETS, Russell wrote to President Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman (May 8, 1884December 26, 1972) was the 33rd president of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953. A leader of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the 34th vice president from January to April 1945 under Franklin ...
in 1951 supporting his decision to dismiss General Douglas MacArthur during the Korean War
, date = {{Ubl, 25 June 1950 – 27 July 1953 (''de facto'')({{Age in years, months, weeks and days, month1=6, day1=25, year1=1950, month2=7, day2=27, year2=1953), 25 June 1950 – present (''de jure'')({{Age in years, months, weeks a ...
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Russell's telegram to Truman cited MacArthur's "repeated insubordination in violation of basic American principles governing civil versus military authority." His telegram said those were "obvious grounds" to relieve MacArthur. Erle Cocke Jr., commander of the American Legion, said that he was "shocked by the news" that AMVETS and the American Veterans Committee
Launched in April 2013, the American Veterans Committee (AVC) is a non-profit veterans organization that promotes networking opportunities for US veterans globally. The organization was launched to make it easier for US veterans to connect with v ...
supported MacArthur's firing.
Awards
AMVETS presents its annual Silver Helmet Awards to "recognize excellence and achievement in Americanism, defense, rehabilitation, congressional service and other fields."See also
*Veterans Day
Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces (who were discharged under conditions other than d ...
References
External links
Official Website
* * Charities based in Maryland American veterans' organizations 1944 establishments in the United States Organizations established in 1944 Lobbying organizations in the United States Magazine publishing companies of the United States Nonpartisan organizations in the United States Patriotic and national organizations chartered by the United States Congress {{org-stub