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

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

He noted that some organizations such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars have called on Mr. Tuberville to lift his hold.

From Washington Times

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

At times the linoleum-floored room in a Veterans of Foreign Wars hall in Derry, with its circle of white folding chairs, took on the feeling of a therapy session for Republicans homeless in their party.

From New York Times

A few days after the storms, Robin Riolo also created a food distribution point at the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Cedarpines Park.

From Los Angeles Times