On this Day in Alabama History: Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Begins Operations

Alabama News Center | October 1, 2019 @ 5:02 am

With thousands of World War II returning veterans qualified for increased federal benefits, the American Legion Department of Alabama began calling for a state department dedicated to veterans. The Alabama Legislature established the ADVA on June 23, 1945. The Legislature also created the State Board of Veterans Affairs, with offices in all 67 counties, to oversee the ADVA.

The ADVA began operations on Oct. 1, 1945.

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