Veterans of Foreign Wars

Cultural  

1. An organization of American veterans who have taken part in a foreign military campaign or expedition of the United States. Like the American Legion, it usually takes pro-defense stands on foreign policy issues.

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Example Sentences

At military funerals, the Veterans of Foreign Wars advises it is appropriate to remove one’s hat and place it over the heart.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2026

The Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Webster Springs, W.VA., was planning vigils for Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the memorial wall in the town, according to the Webster County Veterans Auxiliary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

Terron was last seen alive at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3834 in San Fernando on Dec. 16, 2022, homicide investigators said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2024

But in an interview on Friday, at a picnic table outside a Veterans of Foreign Wars post in the small town of Lancaster, N.H.,

From New York Times • Jul. 9, 2023

The Congress will have before it recommendations of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and other like organizations, which should receive candid consideration.

From State of the Union Address by Coolidge, Calvin