Since before the United States was officially formed as a Nation, the citizens have been volunteered or been told to take up arms against oppression and tyranny. Men and women of the United States have been involved in fighting that did not always directly affect American soil but always in some way had an effect on what America stood for and believed in. Those who fought, faced unimaginable dangers and the compensation they would receive has changed throughout the course of time. The Department of Veterans Affairs has not always been around but the idea of the assisting veterans predates the countries birth.
The earliest traces of soldiers being given permanent compensation and care started around 1636 in New Plymouth. The Plymouth Colony …show more content…
After the War and no longer having colonies to provide services to the soldiers, the newly founded States took on the responsibility of care and compensation. Over the next 141 years the United States would fight the War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Civil War, Spanish-American War and become part of World War I. During that time the federal government started to create medical facilities for designed specifically for veterans while also extending medical care to widows and children. Veteran benefits during World War I started to expand from just compensation into life insurance policies for those who were serving and have served. Job training for wounded warriors also took shape as men came home and couldn’t return to their old jobs due to war injuries. The VA medical facilities also needed to begin adjusting to new types of wounds experienced by soldiers and on July 21st 1930 The United States of Veterans Affairs was officially founded. The use of chemical weapons and effects that regular combat had soldier’s minds, relationships and daily life began effecting them upon returning home. …show more content…
What was started in 1636 in Plymouth has grown to be larger than anyone could have imagined. Veterans today are still compensated for their disabilities, they get education funding to use and job training to accommodate any disabilities they may have, home loans and life insurance options. The list of benefits that come from being a vet are extensive and it may be time we look to the private sector to assist or take the place of the Veterans Administration. While the history and care to our Nations Veterans from the VA is long and impressive, it has been decades since they have honored their commitment properly. A new era of war and enemies has come knocking and the youth of this country has stepped forward to answer. When the vets come home and need the Department of Veterans Affairs that door should be wide
The earliest traces of soldiers being given permanent compensation and care started around 1636 in New Plymouth. The Plymouth Colony …show more content…
After the War and no longer having colonies to provide services to the soldiers, the newly founded States took on the responsibility of care and compensation. Over the next 141 years the United States would fight the War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Civil War, Spanish-American War and become part of World War I. During that time the federal government started to create medical facilities for designed specifically for veterans while also extending medical care to widows and children. Veteran benefits during World War I started to expand from just compensation into life insurance policies for those who were serving and have served. Job training for wounded warriors also took shape as men came home and couldn’t return to their old jobs due to war injuries. The VA medical facilities also needed to begin adjusting to new types of wounds experienced by soldiers and on July 21st 1930 The United States of Veterans Affairs was officially founded. The use of chemical weapons and effects that regular combat had soldier’s minds, relationships and daily life began effecting them upon returning home. …show more content…
What was started in 1636 in Plymouth has grown to be larger than anyone could have imagined. Veterans today are still compensated for their disabilities, they get education funding to use and job training to accommodate any disabilities they may have, home loans and life insurance options. The list of benefits that come from being a vet are extensive and it may be time we look to the private sector to assist or take the place of the Veterans Administration. While the history and care to our Nations Veterans from the VA is long and impressive, it has been decades since they have honored their commitment properly. A new era of war and enemies has come knocking and the youth of this country has stepped forward to answer. When the vets come home and need the Department of Veterans Affairs that door should be wide