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Bush Sums Up Vet, War Accomplishments
August 20, 2008
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 20, 2008--Announcing at today's Business Session that this will be his last address to a convention of veterans as Commander-in-Chief, President George Bush outlined his achievements in the area of veterans affairs. ... more
Publication: www.vfw.org
Congress OKs silver coins to raise funds for disabled veterans memorial
June 20, 2008
WASHINGTON - Congress has approved legislation requiring the U.S. Mint to issue 350,000 silver coins to raise money for a memorial near the U.S. Capitol honoring disabled veterans.... more
Publication: DC Examiner
Disabled Veterans Memorial Would Get Boost From Coin
May 26, 2008
The Senate Banking Committee approved legislation Tuesday mandating the minting of a $1 coin to honor veterans who were disabled in the line of duty.... more
Publication: NationalJournal.com
Ross Perot pledges $3 million toward disabled veterans' memorial
April 25, 2008
Ross Perot, long dedicated to veterans' affairs, has pledged $3 million to the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial to be dedicated in Washington, D.C., in 2010.... more
Publication: Dallas Morning News
A public tribute to war's disabled
May 28, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- It could be the best possible place for a memorial to disabled vets. Or, maybe, the worst.
A shady island of trees across from the national botanical garden, within clear sight of the Capitol. Engulfed by some of the busiest traffic in the capital, including access to Interstate 395, reverberating at rush hour with the roar and rumble of cars and trucks and the shrill whistles of traffic cops. ... more
Publication: The Star Ledger
America Supports You: Sinise Supports Disabled Veterans' Memorial
By Gerry J. Gilmore
January 26, 2007
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2007 -- Actor and military advocate Gary Sinise earned praise for his portrayal of a disabled Vietnam veteran in the 1994 movie, "Forrest Gump." Sinise now is helping to build a memorial for America’s 3 million living disabled military veterans. ... more
Publication: American Forces Press Service
Gary Sinise Speech at the National Press Club Luncheon
January 27, 2007
DVLMF spokesperson Gary Sinise was invited to speak at the Headliner Luncheon at the National Press Club.... more
Publication: National Press CLub Luncheon
Disabled Veteran Christian Bagge Speech at the National Press Club Luncheon
January 27, 2007
Disabled Veteran Christian Bagge also spoke at the National Press Club Luncheon.... more
Publication: National Press CLub Luncheon
FOX News Live interview with Gary Sinise
ADVLM spokesman Gary Sinise and disabled veteran Captain Leslie Smith appear on FOX News Live to talk about the Memorial and what it stands for.... more
Publication: Fox News Live
FOX News Live interview with Gary Sinise
May 16, 2006
ADVLM spokesman Gary Sinise and disabled veteran Captain Leslie Smith appear on FOX News Live to talk about the Memorial and what it stands for (3:54).... more
Publication: FOX News Live
Memorial Effort Strives To Honor Disabled Vets
May 07, 2006
Building a memorial in the nation's capital takes legislation, money and lots of time. But philanthropist Lois Pope feels that having a cause you believe in makes it all worthwhile.... more
Publication: Stars and Stripes




