Veterans of Foreign Wars

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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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Veterans of Foreign Wars

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

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

From Washington Times ● Nov. 1, 2023

Over several years in the 1940s, the city saw not one but two November parades on the same day: one by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the other by members of the American Legion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 22, 2022

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 Calvin Coolidge