Day of Honor – May 28th

Sponsored by the National Association for Black Veterans, Inc., Washington State Command Council
www.washingtonstatecommandcouncil.org

It is time once again to celebrate the accomplishments of minority veterans and women who participated in WWII.   Columnist Walter Cronkrite referred to these heroes as, “America’s Greatest Generation.  A Presidential Proclamation established the 25^th Day of May as the “National Day of Honor”.  Today, almost thirty percent of the military are minorities and women.   The National Association for Black Veterans, Inc. Washington State Command Council will host Day of Honor for all veterans.

When:  28 May 2011

Place:  Bethlehem Baptist Church                           
            4818 Portland Ave
            Tacoma, WA 98404
            253-472-1147
Time:   1:30Pm. – 4  p.m.

African Americans 1.2 Million Served in WWII  Asian American 50,000 Served in WWII Hispanic American 300,000 Served in WWII Native Americans 20,000 Served in WWII Pacific Islander Americans 6,000 Served in WWII Native Alaskans

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