On June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress founded a united army to bring the 13 colonies together in the fight for independence from Great Britain. The U.S. Army was officially born. The Army was founded just months into the American Revolutionary War and predates the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Over its nearly […]
The United States Marine Corps (USMC) will celebrate its 249th birthday on November 10, 2024, which falls on a Friday. The day marks the establishment of the Continental Marines in 1775 when the Continental Congress passed a resolution to raise two battalions of Marines. The USMC has participated in every US conflict and is considered […]
History of Veterans Day World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” – officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, […]
We have grown to near 260 members and continue to welcome veterans of all our Armed Forces to join us. We meet monthly on the 2nd Tuesday 6-8 pm at the Mt Juliet Senior Activity Center. 2034 N Mount Juliet Rd - Click for directions This is located next door to the Church of Christ. […]
THANKSGIVING DAY - Fourth Thursday in November THANKSGIVING DAY Thanksgiving Day is observed each year in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November. The observance is a time when families and friends gather and give thanks for many reasons, each often as different as each person who gathers around the table. In 1621, […]
‘Tis the season! Please use the following link to RSVP and help our caterer with preparations. Although an email address is not required during the RSVP, if it in you’ll get a reminder 2 days before the banquet. You will also find a button there to add the event to your calendar. Oh, and if […]
Open House Location: Department of Tennessee Headquarters, 318 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN 37214 Date: Monday, December 16, 2024 Time: 11:00 AM Duration: 4 to 5 hours Contact: Adjutant Tuttle, adjutant@tnlegion.org
Christmas Day is regarded by many people as the most important holiday of the year. It is a national public holiday in the United States as it is in most other countries. Christmas Day is observed on 25 December, and many also celebrate Christmas Eve on 24 December. Christmas Day falls on Wednesday 25 December […]
Significance of New Year's Day New Year's Day 2025 falls on the 1st of January each year and marks the commencement of the Gregorian calendar. It is one of the most celebrated public holidays not only in the United States of America but throughout the world. https://www.calendar-365.com/holidays/new-year%2527s-day.html