For each entry the number of the remaining days is also shown, except for the dates already in the past. The most important dates are marked in red. Federal holidays are public holidays established for federal employees in the Federal law (5 United States Code 6103) by the United States Congress.
Chillicothe, Ohio, was to become the site of the first Veterans' Bureau operated hospital. In 1923, Buildings 1-22 were constructed. Some buildings were transferred from the Army to the Veterans Bureau. By June 1, 1924, the hospital was complete and ready for occupancy.
VHA evolved from the first federal soldiersâ facility established for Civil War Veterans of the Union Army. On March 3, 1865âa month before the Civil War ended and the day before his second inaugurationâPresident Abraham Lincoln signed a law to establish a national soldiers and sailors asylum.HA evolved from the first federal soldiersâ facility established for Civil War Veterans of the Union Army. On March 3, 1865âa month before the Civil War ended and the day before his second inaugurationâPresident Abraham Lincoln signed a law to establish a national soldiers and sailors asylum.