The VFW traces its roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War
(1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local
organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service: Many
arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or veterans'
pension for them,and they were left to care for themselves.
In their misery, some of these veterans banded together and formed
organizations with what would become known as the Veterans of Foreign
Wars of the United States. After chapters were formed in Ohio, Colorado
and Pennsylvania, the movement quickly gained momentum. By 1915,
membership grew to 5,000; by 1936, membership was almost 200,000.
Since then, the VFW's voice had been instrumental in establishing
the Veterans Administration, creating a GI bill for the 20th century,
the development of the national cemetery system and the fight for
compensation for Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange and for veterans
diagnosed with Gulf War Syndrome. In 2008, VFW won a long-fought victory
with the passing of a GI Bill for the 21st Century, giving expanded
educational benefits to America's active-duty service members, and
members of the Guard and Reserves, fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The VFW also has fought for improving VA medical centers services for women veterans.
Besides helping fund the creation of the Vietnam, Korean War, World
War II and Women in Military Service memorials, the VFW in 2005 became
the first veterans' organization to contribute to building the new
Disabled Veterans for Life Memorial, which opened in November 2010.
Annually, the nearly 2 million members of the VFW and its
Auxiliaries contribute more than 8.6 million hours of volunteerism in
the community, including participation in Make A Difference Day and
National Volunteer Week.
From providing over $3 million in college scholarships and savings
bonds to students every year, to encouraging elevation of the Department
of Veterans Affairs to the president's cabinet, the VFW is there.
Post History
In 1961, Rosemount VFW Post 9433 was established with 69 charter members, and in the same year, the Ladies Auxiliary established itself with 36 charter members. Post 9433 started as a one-room schoolhouse from Rosemount and was moved in the middle of the night by charter members Bernie Murphy and Virgil Hestness. In 1981, the Post added an addition which consisted of facilities for meetings, social gathers and community events. In 2011, the Men's Auxiliary established their place in the Post with 27 charter members, and brought their fantastic, home-made tacos on Saturdays and provided a new source of support for the Post and its mission. In the summer of 2016, the Auxiliaries disbanded, and a new group formed to take their place. The Friends of Veterans support Veterans and their families with the primary focus of supporting the Hasting's Veterans Home, Rosemount VFW Post 9433, and Veterans in the Dakota County and surrounding area.
As of 2026, the Post is more than 100 members strong. These members represent all branches of the military from World War II through present-day conflicts.
Our charter is to support veterans and their families, the surrounding communities, and the youth of today.
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