Military History Talk
Marshall House 1301 Officer's Row , Vancouver , WAThe Portland Metro Area Response Plan in World War II When the United States entered World War II, it was the first time since the War of 1812 that the United States feared a full-scale enemy invasion. Across the country, as military bases beefed up their security and war plans, so did civilian governments. In […]
Patriot Day
Observe Patriot Day On the direction of the President, the flag of the United States of America should be displayed on the homes […]
Veterans Day Assembly at FVHS
Fort Vancouver High School 5700 E 18th Street, Vancouver, WANational Vietnam War Veterans Day
NATIONAL VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29 honors the men and women who served and sacrificed during the longest conflict in United States history. On March 29, 1973, combat and combat support units withdrew from South Vietnam. Generations later, Veterans of this time period are gaining the respect that was […]
US Army Birthday
The U.S. Army operates with close to half a million active-duty soldiers, according to a 2016 Army demographics report; the service has come a long way since it was created approximately a year prior to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Patriot Day Video Salute
The Historic Trust and its partners present a Patriot Day Salute video to remember those who lost their lives during the 9/11 attacks. The video will also be aired at 10am on channel 23 and 1pm on channel 21 on 9/11. Other days/times can be found here at https://www.cvtv.org/schedule. Nineteen years ago, terrorists hijacked airplanes […]