The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in
1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness.
It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization,
committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in
our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong
national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers
and veterans.
Hundreds of local American Legion programs and activities strengthen
the nation one community at a time. American Legion Baseball is one of
the nation’s most successful amateur athletic programs, educating young
people about the importance of sportsmanship, citizenship and fitness.
The Heroes to Hometowns program connects local Legionnaires with
recovering wounded warriors and their families, providing a variety of
support activities. The Legion raises millions of dollars in donations
at the local, state and national levels to help veterans and their
families and to provide college scholarship opportunities.
The American Legion is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization
with great political influence perpetuated by its grass-roots
involvement in the legislation process from local districts to Capitol
Hill. Legionnaires’ sense of obligation to community, state and nation
drives an honest advocacy for veterans in Washington. The Legion stands
behind the issues most important to the nation's veterans community,
backed by resolutions passed by volunteer leadership.
The American Legion’s success depends entirely on active membership,
participation and volunteerism. The organization belongs to the people
it serves and the communities in which it thrives.
Source: American Legion
Compiled by: Chris Hinkelmann
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