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the jewish war veterans of united states of america (also referred jewish war veterans of u.s.a., jewish war veterans, or jwv) american jewish veterans organization, , oldest veterans group in united states. has estimated 37,000 members.
the jewish war veterans established in 1896. group holds congressional charter under title 36 of united states code.
in preamble national constitution purpose of jwv stated:
to maintain true allegiance united states of america; foster , perpetuate true americanism; combat whatever tends impair efficiency , permanency of our free institutions; uphold fair name of jew , fight or battles wherever unjustly assailed; encourage doctrine of universal liberty, equal rights, , full justice men , women; combat powers of bigotry , darkness wherever originating , whatever target; preserve spirit of comradeship mutual helpfulness comrades , families; cooperate , support existing educational institutions , establish educational institutions, , foster education of ex-servicemen , ex-servicewomen, , our members in ideals , principles of americanism; instill love of country , flag, , promote sound minds , bodies in our members , our youth; preserve memories , records of patriotic service performed men , women of our faith; honor memory , shield neglect graves of our heroic dead.
^ associations , societies. world almanac , book of facts 2007. new york: world almanac education group, 2007, p. 397.
^ article (name). jewish war veterans of united states national constitution.
^ title 36 (patriotic , national observances, ceremonies, , organizations). subtitle ii (patriotic , national organizations), part b (organizations), chapter 1101 (jewish war veterans of united states of america, incorporated) archived july 9, 2008, @ wayback machine.. title 36 of united states code.
^ preamble. jewish war veterans of united states national constitution.
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