SALT LAKE CITY, UT, November 12, 2012 (Press-News.org) iFreedom Direct, a dedicated VA-approved lender serving military members, celebrates Veterans Day 2012 by debuting an informative new graphic on its two company websites and Facebook page. The infographic entitled Beyond Commander in Chief features a timeline of the 44 Presidents and their terms along with 24 headshots of those who served their country in the Armed Forces before calling the White House their home.
Of course, George Washington started it all when he was named Commander in Chief of the Continental Army in 1775 -- even before being elected President. Some Presidents with military experience to follow were Abraham Lincoln, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Theodore Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan. The complete list of military Presidents and their service branches can be found at www.ifreedomdirect.com, www.directvaloans.com and http://www.facebook.com/iFreedomDirect.
This Veterans Day, iFreedom Direct wishes to honor all those who have served our country. Veterans Advocate, Valery Behr, says, "Whether you're President or a citizen of the United States, serving in the military takes bravery and sacrifice. We honor and thank all who have served."
iFreedom Direct is a leading VA-dedicated lender providing federally guaranteed loans with no money down up to $417,000. The loan professionals at iFreedom Direct assist military borrowers with VA loan products including VA purchase loans, VA streamline refinance and VA cash-out refinance loans. To learn more about VA loans, visit www.directvaloans.com.
Contact:
Valery Behr, Content & Communications Manager
iFreedom Direct Corporation 702.499.4164 vbehr@ifreedomdirect.com
Which U.S. Presidents Served in the Military? New Infographic from iFreedom Direct has the Answer
Top VA Lender honors former Presidents who served in the U.S. Armed Forces via an original and educational infographic based on facts obtained from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, The White House, the Library of Congress, among others.
2012-11-12
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[Press-News.org] Which U.S. Presidents Served in the Military? New Infographic from iFreedom Direct has the AnswerTop VA Lender honors former Presidents who served in the U.S. Armed Forces via an original and educational infographic based on facts obtained from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, The White House, the Library of Congress, among others.