Southwest Waterfront in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Denvel D. Adams
National Adjutant
— 1962 - 1988 —
Dale Adams, a service-connected disabled veteran of World War I, joined the DAV's professional staff in 1945 as a National Service Officer. In 1962, he was appointed National Adjutant, becoming the architect of the modern Disabled American Veterans. Under his leadership, the DAV launched several innovative service programs to aid and assist worthy disabled veterans, their widows, their orphans and their dependents. Further, he led the DAV to a five-fold increase in membership, seeing the organization grow to more than one million wartime service-connected disabled veterans
His legacy is that of a champion of America's wartime, disabled veterans and their families — A fighter for the dignity and self-respect of every American who has ever fought to keep this nation free.
Rededicated in his honor
and with his spirit
February 11, 1989
Erected 1989.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is February 11, 1989.
Location. 38° 52.749′ N, 77° 1.373′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Southwest Waterfront. Marker is at the intersection of Maine Avenue Southwest and 7th Street Southwest when traveling west on Maine Avenue Southwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 807 Maine Ave Southwest, Washington DC 20024, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stone from First Baptist Church in America (within shouting distance of this marker); Hogate's Rum Bun (within shouting distance of this marker); District Morgue (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Water Street (about 400 feet away); The Pearl (about 400 feet away); Lewis Jefferson (about 500 feet away); Thurgood Marshall (about 500 feet away); Washington Channel (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.
Also see . . . Past National Adjutant Denvel D. Adams Dies. DAV Magazine, Sept-Oct, 2010. (Submitted on August 15, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)
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