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Establishment in Columbus

When
September 29, 1899
Where
Columbus, Ohio
Part of
Founding of the American Veterans of Foreign Service (VFW), 1899

James C. Putnam established the American Veterans of Foreign Service in Columbus, Ohio, on September 29, 1899.

The organization was founded by Spanish–American War veteran James C. Putnam in Columbus, Ohio. This event occurred on September 29, 1899, marking the creation of a society dedicated to veterans who had served in foreign campaigns. The location is confirmed as Columbus, distinct from the later headquarters in Kansas City.

Sources

  1. Veterans of Foreign Wars Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10

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