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Armed Forces Day
April 29, 2024
On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under one department — the Department of Defense.
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The Illinois American Legion Armed Forces Day Dinner
Saturday, May 18th, 2024
