Honor, Support, and Serve Our Veterans
Our History
Our commitment to service traces its roots back to 1944 when veteran volunteers first began helping veterans of World War II obtain the benefits promised them by the federal government as the number of returning veterans swelled into the millions. It was evident that some so of nationally organized assistance for them would be needed. The older established national wouldn’t do. The leaders of this new generation of veterans wanted their own organization.
With that in mind, 18 of the volunteers, representing nine (9) veterans clubs, met in Kansas City, MO and formed the American Veterans of World War II on Dec 10, 1944. Less than three (3) years later, on July 23, 1947, President Harry S. Truman signed Public Law 216, making AMVETS the1st World War II organization to be Chartered by Congress. Since then, the original Charter has been amended several times to admit as members those who served in different eras.
Today, membership in AMVETS is open to anyone who is currently serving or who has honorably served in the US Armed Forces from World War II to present that includes the National Guard Reserves. As a volunteer led Organization, we annually elect and/or appoint Officers at the National, District, Department and Post levels. Each August, representatives from these levels attend the
AMVETS National Convention to make decisions on issues affecting veterans and the organization.
The AMVETS Organization has grown and evolved over the years to best serve each new generation of veterans, and their families explore their website to appreciate the services, programs, and public policy impact we drive everyday across the United States.
As the Organization moves further into the 21st century, it does so with the conviction that its focus on preserving freedom, supporting America’s defenders and servicing communities remains a clear blueprint for continued service to God and Country. Our very own "J.C. Williams AMVETS Post 607" was chartered on October 22, 1954.