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It was founded in paris on march 1517, 1919, by delegates from combat and service units of the american expeditionary force. The american legion five year plan strategic plan for sustained membership growth mission statement. With nearly members, more than million volunteer hours annually and a history stretching back to the american. The american legion, department of california, sanger, california. Our local chapter was started more than 50 years ago, and now serves hundreds of veterans, and hosts many community events each year. Resources the american legion department of new york. The american legion auxiliary unit guide book, previously published as the unit handbook, provides information and guidance to unit members about the history, mission, programs, membership eligibility, customs, and operations of an american legion auxiliary unit, the communitylevel organization of the auxiliary. An archival collection documenting the history of the american legion at a. Future american legion leaders learn how to connect with their communities. As stated, it is to be able to work with the local post to assist in promoting the american legion.
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Any person shall be eligible for membership in the american legion who was a member of the army, navy, marine corps, coast guard, or air force of the united states and assigned to active duty at some time during any of the following periods. The history of the american legion auxiliary begins back in november 1919, and continues with you. The american legion, department of california facebook. Forms and downloads the american legion department of. The american legion family i s comprised of the ameican legion auxiliary and sons of the american legion. Membership application the american legion department of. A group of twenty officers who served in the american expeditionary forces a. Sherman adams 18991986, 67th governor of new hampshire. The book features timelines of the american legion and department of florida history over the last 100 years, and a comprehensive directory of florida members. Post locator veterans organizations the american legion. Then contact members who were chairs of the committees for further details. The american legion auxiliarys mission is to support the american legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the.
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The american legion is the worlds largest veterans organization, with membership open to those holding an honorable discharge from active duty in the u. Spiro agnew 19181996, 39th vice president of the united states. Chartered and incorporated by congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness it is the nations 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. Historians the department of new york boasts an american legion historian association. Historians the american legion department of new york. Jump to navigation jump to search this page contains a list of notable members of the. Unit handbook ala guides american legion auxiliary. Member directory american legion department of north. Traces the seventyyear history of the american legion, the worlds largest veterans. The american legion department of virginia 1708 commonwealth avenue richmond, va 23230. It is about its membership and how it developed the alas programs and projects to fulfill our mission of serving the. The newly revised american legion auxiliary unit guide book provides information, direction to desired information, and guidance to unit members about the history, mission, programs, membership eligibility, customs, and operations of an american legion auxiliary unit, the communitylevel organization of the auxiliary. We provide a meeting place for our american legion members and their families. Membership information american legion post 404 homepage.
Each item adds more detail to our auxiliary history books and another chance to relive our most cherished memories. At the end of each year have a total membership that exceeds the membership of the previous year. The american legion department of massachusetts, inc. The american legion was chartered by congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization. Post yearbook certification form the american legion. Celebrate 100 years of the american legion, department of florida. Membership the american legion department of massachusetts. The legion conducts, promotes and supports hundreds of career fairs for veterans and transitioning service members, bringing employers face to face with job hunters. If you are unable to download from a mobile device, you can always visit nationals website. To increase membership and post development by creating a culture of growth.
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