Stafford, Va., Post 290 has conducted a Veterans Day memorial service since its beginnings in 1946.
Veterans Day speech available for American Legion events
A guideline speech for Veterans Day, Nov. 11, is available at www.legion.org/publications under Media & Communications. Posts, districts and departments can use the speech during their Veterans Day event. The speech is not meant to be recited verbatim; members are greatly encouraged to amend them to taste and audience.
Posts also are encouraged to share stories and photos of their Veterans Day events on www.legiontown.org.