Mission of the American Legion
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 Operation Comfort Warriors program
supports recovering wounded warriors and their families, providing them with
"comfort items" and the kind of support that makes a hospital feel a
little bit more like home.
The Legion also raises millions of dollars in donations at the
local, state and national levels to help veterans and their families during
times of need 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.
History of the American Legion
The American Legion: Heroes to Hometowns
The American Legion: Pledge to Service
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