Number: RS21405 Title: U.S. Periods of War Authors: Barbara Salazar Torreon, Knowledge Services Group Abstract: This report lists the beginning and ending dates for "periods of war" found in Title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations, dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It also lists and differentiates other beginning dates given in declarations of war, as well as termination of hostilities' dates and armistice and ending dates given in proclamations, laws, or treaties. Pages: 6 Date: August 19, 2008