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Illinois State Society of Washington DC welcomes Honor Flight Network

Howard Marks as President of the Illinois State Society of Washington DC, was present the morning of October 15th to greet 90 veterans who flew to Washington from Springfield, Illinois, as part of the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight program. The program brings almost 23,000 veterans (mostly combat) annually to DC to visit the memorials built to commemorate their service and sacrifice. Some may still suffer from combat wounds. They landed at Reagan National Airport, just outside the nation's capital.
The Honor Flight Network is a national nonprofit organization comprised of independent hubs working together to achieve the Honor Flight mission. In furtherance of this common goal, the organization has the enormous privilege of showing our nation’s veterans the appreciation and honor they deserve. 

Participation in an Honor Flight trip gives veterans the opportunity to share this momentous occasion with other comrades, remember the fallen, and share their stories and experiences with other veterans. Honored veterans always travel free of charge, thanks to generous donations to our organization.

While initially focused solely on America’s World War II era veterans, Honor Flight Network has expanded its mission to include those who served during the Korean War and the Vietnam War eras. The Honor Flight TLC program also honors veterans of any service era who are critically ill.

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In order to maximize the number of American veterans served by the organization, each eligible veteran may only be honored on a single Honor Flight trip.

"The better part of one's life consists of his friendships..."

- U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, Illinois State Society Member
From The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln edited by Roy P. Basler, Volume II, “Letter to Joseph Gillespie” (July 13, 1849), p. 57.

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Your Prairie State Connection in the Nation's Capitol.

The Illinois State Society (ILSS) is an active non-partisan, non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to promoting the history, culture, commerce, sports and social traditions of Illinois in the Nation's Capitol. 

With a welcoming and open membership along with a robust calendar of social networking, educational and volunteer activities throughout the year, The ILSS has a proud heritage since 1854 of being the oldest and first state society in Washington, D.C. 
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The Illinois State Society has a rich history of active membership and involvement in the Washington, D.C. community and at home in Illinois. Membership within the society is open to anyone and any organization with an affinity for Illinois culture and heritage. 
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- U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, on leaving Illinois to Washington, D.C.
From the Illinois State Journal, Springfield, Illinois. February 12, 1861. Departure of Mr. Lincoln - Parting Address


"...For more than a quarter century I have lived among you, and during all that time I have received nothing but kindness at your hands..." 
The Illinois State Society would like to thank our sponsors for their generous donations.
​Thank you to the following companies for being Illinois State Society sponsors for 2019! 

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The Illinois State Society is the proud recipient of the 2019 Haines Award
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