Veterans Voting Initiative
Veterans Have a Voice
Veterans Values is a non-partisan Veterans Advocacy non-profit that aims to help veterans by taking it to the polls.
If you want change in America you have to get out and let your voice be heard. We will help guide veterans and get them registered to vote, and get them out to vote. Regardless of your party affiliation.
Get Involved
Attend Veterans Values events, help spread the word and/or donate to our cause.
Revolutionary War
At the request of General George Washington, Betsy Ross created the first American flag that was known as the “Stars and Stripes”. More than 6800 Americans died during the war.
War of 1812
The British bombed Fort McHenry throughout the night. By “the dawn’s early light” the American flag was still standing and the British gave up and left. More than 15,000 Americans died during the war.
Civil War
Led by the battle colors of the republic, President Lincoln and the union Army was victorious. Over 620,000 soldiers gave their lives to end slavery. The American flag now represented freedom for nearly 3.9 million former slaves.
Iwo Jima
The most famous picture of the American flag was taken on February 23, 1945, and depicts six United States Marines raising the flag atop Mount Suribachi, during World War II. Over 6800 Marines died on Iwo.
Old Guard
Since 1948, the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment has honored America’s fallen heroes by placing American flags at over 228,000 headstones and 7,000 niche rows for service members buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
Rick Monday
In April 1976, during a game, Chicago Cubs center-fielder Rick Monday, a United States Marine, ran over and scooped the flag from protestors who were trying to burn it.
Strategic Partners
