Minnesota § 197.9961 - VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 197.9961 — VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 197.9961. VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
Subdivision 1.Purpose.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars was founded in 1899 and was federally chartered by the Congress of the United States of America on May 28, 1936. This section is a way for Minnesotans to recognize and express their appreciation for the millions of veterans of foreign wars who have dedicated themselves, and continue to dedicate themselves, to serving their community, state, and nation, on the occasion of the 111th year of existence of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and every year hereafter on its anniversary date.
Subd. 2.Dedication.
May 28 is Veterans of Foreign Wars Day in Minnesota.
History:
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 197.9961 ("VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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