On November 10, 1957, a joint committee of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars were working hard on planning the dedication of the new Dinuba Veterans Memorial Building.

The dreams of many years finally came to fruition at 10 o’clock on Monday November 11, 1957, Veteran’s Day. The dedication began at 10 o’clock in the building on South Alta Avenue with Louis Milakovich, Dinuba mayor as master of ceremonies.

The color guards placed the American Flag and the colors of the Veterans posts. The Dinuba High School band played the national anthem and the pledge of allegiance was given by the audience and the Rev. G. McKnight followed with invocation.

Milakovich introduced guest speakers, Major James Kendall of Norton Air Force Base: Lieutenant Commander Carroll Van Vleet, commanding officer navy and marine reserve in Fresno.

Tribute to the dead by the Rev. McKnight and salute to the dead, color guard firing squads of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. A moment of silence was observed for those who have fallen in their country’s defense completing the ceremonies.

Today the Dinuba Veterans Memorial Hall stands as a votive offering to the memory of those both living and dead who have served this country in its wars.

After 63 years, the Dinuba Veterans Memorial District continues to be the premier venue for both Veteran and civilian organizations and the local community, providing two auditoriums, one large and the other small; two meeting rooms; a large kitchen and air conditioning.

With the addition of the replica of the Vietnam Wall, which was dedicated on April 30, 2015, marking the 40th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, the Dinuba Veterans Memorial Building remains as a permanent living memorial honoring U.S. Military and Veterans.

An education center is set up to inform everyone about the military, its Soldiers and Veterans; providing, supporting and promoting a legacy of service sacrificed for the preservation of our country's foundational ideals.

 The District is comprised of five elected officials from within the legislative boundaries that coincide with the Dinuba Unified School District. The Board membership is comprised of three Veteran seats and two Non-Veteran seats which are open to the public for terms of four years. The Board of Directors have faithfully led the District to develop into a responsive form of government that honors the community's desire to recognize the selfless service of Veterans and preserve the ideals that have served the community so well.

Our choice to support programs that bring our community together to celebrate our freedoms is one small way of showing our local Veterans how much we appreciate their sacrifices for our nation. In showcasing the community which they helped secure its freedoms we demonstrate to our Veterans that their sacrifice and the sacrifice of their families truly matters