The Lexington Veterans Association brings veterans and community members together in fellowship
to be informed and inspired at our monthly speaker series.
to be informed and inspired at our monthly speaker series.
Serving Those Who Served
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 Bob Lewis
Join us on Monday, September 8, 2025 “Death of Democracy After WWI in Germany” 1:15 pm, Brookhaven at Lexington Presented by Bob Lewis, Captain, US Navy, Retired The Nazi seizure of power after World War I, with the resulting collapse of the Weimar Republic, was the great political catastrophe of the twentieth century. The result was the unlikely ascent to dictatorship of Adolf Hitler. The story of how Germany turned from democracy to dictatorship in the fifteen years following World War I is not a simple one. And the story has disturbing resonances for our own time. How could an educated and developed country like Germany could fall for Adolf Hitler? Why did democracy fall apart so quickly and completely? How did a democratic government allow Adolf Hitler to seize power? We know what this led to: the death of democracy for Germany and World War II. To say that Hitler was elected is too simple. He never would have come to power if Germany’s leading politicians had not responded to a spate of populist insurgencies by trying to co-opt him, a strategy based on misguided conservative politicians. This is a powerful lesson for today when democracy once again finds itself embattled and the siren song of strongmen sounds ever louder. Live at Brookhaven at Lexington and via Zoom, free and open to the public. Coffee and conversation at 12:45, program begins at 1:15 p.m. Use This Zoom Link |
Lexington Veterans Proud to Participate in Patriots' Day Parade!
The LexVets float, ready to join the Patriots' Day Parade on April 19.
Veterans of 3 wars: Bruce Jackan, left, veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, joins Korean War veteran Sal Pace, age 91, and Vietnam veteran Jim Ramsey at the Lexington Veterans float on Patriots' Day.
Celebrate Lex250!
Bulletin BoardCheck out veteran-related programs and events of interest around Lexington. Check in with timely veteran-related news articles.
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Speaker Series You’ll find our monthly presentations educational and inspiring. Listen to top-notch speakers on military-related subjects.
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Community ServiceWe are an active partner with other community organizations to honor and recognize veterans and to promote community support of the military.
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Veterans ResourcesNeed help with veterans benefits? Contact our Veterans Services Director to learn more.
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Veterans DayA Veterans Breakfast and a traditional Veterans Day ceremony marked the 2022 Veterans Day observance.
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LVA SurveyTell us about your military or non-military related service. Let us know how we’re doing, suggest future programs, and explore volunteering.
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We Are Grateful
To the following organizations and companies who have been invaluable supporters.
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Thanks to Dinesh Patel, MD, Sue Stering, and volunteers from the Lexington Town Celebrations Committee
for the beautiful photographs included on our website.
for the beautiful photographs included on our website.