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Revision as of 18:03, 12 October 2016
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The Army and Navy Union of the United States of America is the oldest veterans' organization in America. It is a federally chartered corporation.
History
The basis of the organization came in 1841, "to alleviate suffering and need among returned soldiers and sailors." The organization transmuted further from other later veteran groups like "The General Society of the War of 1812," " The Grand Army of the Republic," and "The Order of Indian Wars." These all had the same general philosophy, so had a common ground.[1] By 1886, it was realized that these exclusive organizations would naturally become extinct due to deaths if something wasn’t done to give them new life. The idea came about to restructure all these individual organizations in one permanent ongoing one. They founded the Army and Navy Union of the United States of America that was open to all who had served honorably in the armed forces. Also membership was for those still in uniform.[1]
The Army and Navy Union founded in 1886 was federally chartered.[2][3] Its fundamental objective is national security and defense. Its overall purpose is to encourage and preserve fraternal comradeship among those who have rendered service in the United States Armed Forces. The organization has the ideal to continue the high ideals and principles of patriotism, loyalty, justice, and service to the United States. The federally chartered corporation is the oldest veterans' organization in America.[4][5][6][7][8] A bill was introduced on July 17, 1985 in ninty-ninth Congress (1985–1986) to recognize the Army and Navy Union of the United States of America. It was signed by the President to become law on November 6, 1986.[9]
Name
This patriotic organization was incorporated in Ohio on March 31, 1888, as "The Regular Army Union of the United States of America." On November 11, 1891, they organization' name was amended to "Regular Army and Navy Union of the United States of America;" on October 19, 1899, this name was adopted by the original society.[10]
Badge
The original badge of the Army and Navy Union was patented as design No. 21640 on June 21, 1892. The distinctive badge has been used since then and worn on public occasions of ceremony by officers and enlisted men and women who are its members.[10][11]
In fact, the United States Congress authorized condemned civil war cannons to be melted down to provide medals to the members.[12]
Qualifications and duties
There are no prescribed qualifications on time or length of service. The principal duty of the Army and Navy Union members is the upholding, guarding and protecting the integrity of the United States government and its constitution. Another duty of the Union members is to maintain constant vigilance against destructive forces that interfere with the United States government in any way. Other duties include helping ex-service men and woman who need help in getting employment, caring for the sick, and needed burial services.[13]
Present organization
Even after 100 years after its founding, the Army and Navy Union USA continues to operate. Its National Headquarters is in Niles, Ohio, and has Garrisons in Delaware, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, and Ohio. Any person who received an honorable discharge from or is now serving in the armed forces (active or reserve components) of the United States of America is eligible to become a member.[14]
Legal
The Army and Navy Union of the United States of America is a corporation under U..S. Code Title 36, Subtitle II (Patriotic and National Organizations) of Part B (Organizations) as chapter 229.
Activities
Activities in the past
Notable incidents and contributions
References
- ^ a b "The Army and Navy Union USA". Military National. Together We Served. 2003–2011. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: date format (link) - ^ "36 USC Ch. 229: ARMY AND NAVY UNION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA From Title 36 – Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies and Organizations, Subtitle II – Patriotic and National Organizations Part B – Organizations". Retrieved December 12, 2015.
- ^ The Army and Navy Union of the United States. June 19, 1906. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
{{cite book}}:|work=ignored (help) - ^ "Army & Navy Union USA". Retrieved December 14, 2015.
The Army & Navy Union USA was organized in 1886 and is the oldest, perpetual membership veterans organization in the United States.
- ^ "Army and Navy Union – Defenses of Washington Garrison No.65". Army and Navy Union. 2015. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
Organized in 1886, it is the oldest, perpetual membership veterans organization in the United States.
- ^ "Army And Navy Union Of The United States Of America: Department Of Ohio (Information Provided By: Mental Health And Recovery Services Board Of Allen, Auglaize And Hardin Counties)". Mental / Behavioral Health Service Directory. Huron County Health and Addiction Services. June 4, 2015. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
- ^ Coit, Daniel; Gilman, Harry; Peck, Thurston; Moore, Frank (1907). Army and Navy union of the United States. Vol. 4. Mead and Company. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
{{cite encyclopedia}}:|work=ignored (help) - ^ "Congressionally-Chartered Veterans Service Organizations (By Date of Charter)". Veterans Service Organizations. House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
- ^ 99th Congress (1985) (July 17, 1985). "S. 1456 (99th)". Legislation. GovTrack.usaccess-date=October 12, 2016. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b USGovernment 1906, pp. 173–174.
- ^ Beyer December 16, 2007, Kevin. "Army & Navy Union Membership badge". Retrieved December 12, 2015.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Congressional Series of United States Public Documents, Volume 6330". January 17, 1913. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
- ^ "Army and Navy Union of the United States Membership Badge, officer". Medal-Medaille. 2015. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
- ^ "Join us". USA&N Home page. Army & Navy Union. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
Sources
- USGovernment (1906). Congressional Edition. U.S. Government Printing Office.
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