WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) recognizes all service members and veterans of Indigenous heritage as we honor National Native American Heritage Month throughout November.
Since the American Revolution, Native Americans have fought and died in our nation’s wars. We would not be able to enjoy the freedoms bestowed upon us today if it were not for their many sacrifices. They have shown us just how important this land is, how we must preserve it, and how much it’s worth fighting for.
The first official month celebrating Native American heritage came about in 1990 when President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November of that same year as “National American Indian Heritage Month.” Similar proclamations, under variants on the name, including “Native American Heritage Month” and “National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month,” have been issued each year since 1994.
On behalf of the more than 1.4 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliary, we proudly honor the heritage our of our fellow brothers and sisters-in-arms from the Tribal Nations and salute their immeasurable contributions and sacrifices to our United States.