40 and 8 - Revision history

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	The titles and symbols of the Forty & Eight reflected its [[WORLD WAR I]] origins. Americans were transported to the battle front on French trains within boxcars stenciled with a “40/8”, denoting its capacity to hold either forty men or eight horses. This uncomfortable mode of transportation was familiar to all who fought in the trenches. The “40/8” became a symbol of the deeper service, sacrifice and unspoken horrors of war. (3)		The titles and symbols of the Forty & Eight reflected its [[WORLD WAR I]] origins. Americans were transported to the battle front on French trains within boxcars stenciled with a “40/8”, denoting its capacity to hold either forty men or eight horses. This uncomfortable mode of transportation was familiar to all who fought in the trenches. The “40/8” became a symbol of the deeper service, sacrifice and unspoken horrors of war. (3)

	The Forty & Eight was founded in 1920 by American veterans returning from France. Originally an arm of ~~The American Legion~~, the Forty & Eight became an independent and separately incorporated veteran's organization in 1960. Membership was by invitation of honorably discharged veterans and honorably serving members of the United States Armed Forces. (4)		The Forty & Eight was founded in 1920 by American veterans returning from France. Originally an arm of the [[AMERICAN LEGION]], the Forty & Eight became an independent and separately incorporated veteran's organization in 1960. Membership was by invitation of honorably discharged veterans and honorably serving members of the United States Armed Forces. (4)

	The local branch of the 40 hommes and 8 chexear" was organized in Dubuque in 1921. Because it was never affiliated with the state and national organizations, however, it remained inactive. On December 13, 1922 the group was re-organized and fully affiliated.		The local branch of the 40 hommes and 8 chexear" was organized in Dubuque in 1921. Because it was never affiliated with the state and national organizations, however, it remained inactive. On December 13, 1922 the group was re-organized and fully affiliated.

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	40 and 8. La Societe des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux is an independent, by invitation, honor organization of male and female U. S. veterans, more commonly known as the Forty & Eight. (1)		40 and 8. La Societe des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux was an independent, by invitation, honor organization of male and female U. S. veterans, more commonly known as the Forty & Eight. (1)

	The Forty & Eight is committed to charitable and patriotic aims. Its ~~purposewas~~ to uphold and defend the United States Constitution, promote the well being of veterans and their widows and orphans, and to actively participate in selected charitable endeavors including programs promoting child welfare and nurse's training. (2)		The Forty & Eight was committed to charitable and patriotic aims. Its purpose was to uphold and defend the United States Constitution, promote the well being of veterans and their widows and orphans, and to actively participate in selected charitable endeavors including programs promoting child welfare and nurse's training. (2)

	The titles and symbols of the Forty & Eight ~~reflect~~ its [[WORLD WAR I]] origins. Americans were transported to the battle front on French trains within boxcars stenciled with a “40/8”, denoting its capacity to hold either forty men or eight horses. This uncomfortable mode of transportation was familiar to all who fought in the trenches. The “40/8” became a symbol of the deeper service, sacrifice and unspoken horrors of war. (3)		The titles and symbols of the Forty & Eight reflected its [[WORLD WAR I]] origins. Americans were transported to the battle front on French trains within boxcars stenciled with a “40/8”, denoting its capacity to hold either forty men or eight horses. This uncomfortable mode of transportation was familiar to all who fought in the trenches. The “40/8” became a symbol of the deeper service, sacrifice and unspoken horrors of war. (3)

	The Forty & Eight was founded in 1920 by American veterans returning from France. Originally an arm of The American Legion, the Forty & Eight became an independent and separately incorporated veteran's organization in 1960. Membership is by invitation of honorably discharged veterans and honorably serving members of the United States Armed Forces. (4)		The Forty & Eight was founded in 1920 by American veterans returning from France. Originally an arm of The American Legion, the Forty & Eight became an independent and separately incorporated veteran's organization in 1960. Membership was by invitation of honorably discharged veterans and honorably serving members of the United States Armed Forces. (4)

	The local branch of the 40 hommes and 8 chexear" was organized in Dubuque in 1921. Because it was never affiliated with the state and national organizations, however, it remained inactive. On December 13, 1922 the group was re-organized and fully affiliated.		The local branch of the 40 hommes and 8 chexear" was organized in Dubuque in 1921. Because it was never affiliated with the state and national organizations, however, it remained inactive. On December 13, 1922 the group was re-organized and fully affiliated.

Randylyon at 04:46, 5 June 2019

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	40 and 8. La Societe des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux is an independent, by invitation, honor organization of male and female U. S. veterans, more commonly known as the Forty & Eight. (1)		40 and 8. La Societe des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux is an independent, by invitation, honor organization of male and female U. S. veterans, more commonly known as the Forty & Eight. (1)

	The Forty & Eight is committed to charitable and patriotic aims. ~~Our purpose is~~ to uphold and defend the United States Constitution, to promote the well being of veterans and their widows and orphans, and to actively participate in selected charitable endeavors~~, which include~~ programs ~~that promote~~ child welfare and nurse's training. (2)		The Forty & Eight is committed to charitable and patriotic aims. Its purposewas to uphold and defend the United States Constitution, promote the well being of veterans and their widows and orphans, and to actively participate in selected charitable endeavors including programs promoting child welfare and nurse's training. (2)

	The titles and symbols of the Forty & Eight reflect its ~~First World War~~ origins. Americans were transported to the battle front on French trains within boxcars stenciled with a “40/8”, denoting its capacity to hold either forty men or eight horses. This uncomfortable mode of transportation was familiar to all who fought in the trenches~~; a common small misery among American soldiers who thereafter found~~ “40/8” a ~~lighthearted~~ symbol of the deeper service, sacrifice and unspoken horrors of war ~~that bind all who have borne the battle~~. (3)		The titles and symbols of the Forty & Eight reflect its [[WORLD WAR I]] origins. Americans were transported to the battle front on French trains within boxcars stenciled with a “40/8”, denoting its capacity to hold either forty men or eight horses. This uncomfortable mode of transportation was familiar to all who fought in the trenches. The “40/8” became a symbol of the deeper service, sacrifice and unspoken horrors of war. (3)

	The Forty & Eight was founded in 1920 by American veterans returning from France. Originally an arm of The American Legion, the Forty & Eight became an independent and separately incorporated veteran's organization in 1960. Membership is by invitation of honorably discharged veterans and honorably serving members of the United States Armed Forces. (4)		The Forty & Eight was founded in 1920 by American veterans returning from France. Originally an arm of The American Legion, the Forty & Eight became an independent and separately incorporated veteran's organization in 1960. Membership is by invitation of honorably discharged veterans and honorably serving members of the United States Armed Forces. (4)

	The local branch of the 40 hommes and 8 chexear" was ~~originally~~ organized in Dubuque in 1921. ~~It had~~ never ~~been~~ affiliated with the state and national organizations, however, ~~and was therefore~~ inactive. On December 13, 1922 the group was re-organized and fully affiliated.		The local branch of the 40 hommes and 8 chexear" was organized in Dubuque in 1921. Because it was never affiliated with the state and national organizations, however, it remained inactive. On December 13, 1922 the group was re-organized and fully affiliated.

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Randylyon at 02:03, 8 May 2017

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	1. "What is the 40 & 8?" Online: http://www.fortyandeight.org/what-is-the-408/		1. "What is the 40 & 8?" Online: http://www.fortyandeight.org/what-is-the-408/

			2. Ibid.

			3. Ibid.

			4. Ibid.

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Randylyon at 02:02, 8 May 2017

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	40 and 8. ~~Described~~ as the ~~"social organization~~ of the American Legion," the local branch of the 40 hommes and 8 chexear" was originally organized in Dubuque in 1921. It had never been affiliated with the state and national organizations, however, and was therefore inactive. On December 13, 1922 the group was re-organized and fully affiliated.		40 and 8. La Societe des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux is an independent, by invitation, honor organization of male and female U. S. veterans, more commonly known as the Forty & Eight. (1)

			The Forty & Eight is committed to charitable and patriotic aims. Our purpose is to uphold and defend the United States Constitution, to promote the well being of veterans and their widows and orphans, and to actively participate in selected charitable endeavors, which include programs that promote child welfare and nurse's training. (2)

			The titles and symbols of the Forty & Eight reflect its First World War origins. Americans were transported to the battle front on French trains within boxcars stenciled with a “40/8”, denoting its capacity to hold either forty men or eight horses. This uncomfortable mode of transportation was familiar to all who fought in the trenches; a common small misery among American soldiers who thereafter found “40/8” a lighthearted symbol of the deeper service, sacrifice and unspoken horrors of war that bind all who have borne the battle. (3)

			The Forty & Eight was founded in 1920 by American veterans returning from France. Originally an arm of The American Legion, the Forty & Eight became an independent and separately incorporated veteran's organization in 1960. Membership is by invitation of honorably discharged veterans and honorably serving members of the United States Armed Forces. (4)

			The local branch of the 40 hommes and 8 chexear" was originally organized in Dubuque in 1921. It had never been affiliated with the state and national organizations, however, and was therefore inactive. On December 13, 1922 the group was re-organized and fully affiliated.

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			1. "What is the 40 & 8?" Online: http://www.fortyandeight.org/what-is-the-408/

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Randylyon at 01:53, 8 May 2017

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	40 and 8. Described as the "social organization of the American Legion," the local branch of the 40 hommes and 8 chexear" was originally organized in Dubuque in 1921. It had never been affiliated with the state and national organizations, however, and was therefore inactive. On December 13, 1922 the re-organized and fully affiliated.		40 and 8. Described as the "social organization of the American Legion," the local branch of the 40 hommes and 8 chexear" was originally organized in Dubuque in 1921. It had never been affiliated with the state and national organizations, however, and was therefore inactive. On December 13, 1922 the group was re-organized and fully affiliated.

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Randylyon at 15:48, 23 July 2010

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	40 and 8. Described as the "social organization of the American Legion," the local branch of the 40 hommes and 8 chexear" was originally organized in Dubuque in 1921 ~~but~~ had never been affiliated with the state and national ~~organization~~ and was therefore inactive. On December 13, 1922 the re-organized and fully affiliated.		40 and 8. Described as the "social organization of the American Legion," the local branch of the 40 hommes and 8 chexear" was originally organized in Dubuque in 1921. It had never been affiliated with the state and national organizations, however, and was therefore inactive. On December 13, 1922 the re-organized and fully affiliated.

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40 and 8. Described as the "social organization of the American Legion," the local branch of the 40 hommes and 8 chexear" was originally organized in Dubuque in 1921 but had never been affiliated with the state and national organization and was therefore inactive. On December 13, 1922 the re-organized and fully affiliated.

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