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LEGION Mission Statement: To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America, to maintain law and order, to foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism, to preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in the great wars, to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation, to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses, to make right the master of might, to promote peace and good will on earth.
LEGION Mission Motto: For God and Country
| LEGION HQ Address/LEGION Map: | LEGION Online |
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| Telephone: (202) 628 1776 | Make a donation LEGION EIN: 35-0144250 |
| LEGION Date Founded: | March 15, 1919 |
| LEGION Congressionally Chartered: | September 16, 1919 36 U.S. Code Chapter 217 |
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| National Commander: | Charles E. Schmidt |
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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 service members and veterans.
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Eligibility Information
Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces. If you have served federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces during any of the war eras listed below, and have been honorably discharged or are still serving — you are eligible for membership in The American Legion! *AUGUST 2, 1990 TO TODAY (PERSIAN GULF/ WAR ON TERRORISM) U.S. Merchant Marine eligible only from December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 (WWII). |
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| Number of Chapters: | 11,978 |
| Members: | 1,400,000 |
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36 U.S. Code Chapter 217 – THE AMERICAN LEGION
§ 21701 – Organization
(a)Federal Charter.—
The American Legion (in this chapter, the “corporation”) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b)Perpetual Existence.—
Except as otherwise provided, the corporation has perpetual existence.
§ 21702 – Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States;
(2) to promote peace and good will among the peoples of the United States and all the nations of the Earth;
(3) to preserve the memories and incidents of the 2 World Wars and the other great hostilities fought to uphold democracy;
(4) to cement the ties and comradeship born of service; and
(5) to consecrate the efforts of its members to mutual helpfulness and service to their country.
§ 21703 – Membership
An individual is eligible for membership in the corporation only if the individual—
(1) has served in the Armed Forces of—
(A) the United States at any time during any period from—
(i) April 6, 1917, through November 11, 1918;
(ii) December 7, 1941, through December 31, 1946;
(iii) June 25, 1950, through January 31, 1955;
(iv) February 28, 1961, through May 7, 1975;
(v) August 24, 1982, through July 31, 1984;
(vi) December 20, 1989, through January 31, 1990; or
(vii) August 2, 1990, through the date of cessation of hostilities, as decided by the United States Government; or
(B) a government associated with the United States during a period referred to in subclause (A) of this clause and was a citizen of the United States when the individual entered that service; and
(2) was honorably discharged or separated from that service or continues to serve honorably during or after that period.
§ 21704 – Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt a constitution, bylaws, and regulations to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) establish and maintain offices to conduct its activities;
(4) establish State and territorial organizations and local chapter or post organizations;
(5) provide guidance and leadership to organizations and local chapters established under paragraph (4), but may not control or otherwise influence the specific activities and conduct of such organizations and local chapters;
(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(7) publish a magazine and other publications;
(8) sue and be sued; and
(9) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of the corporation.
§ 21705 – Exclusive right to name, emblems, and badges
The corporation and its State and local subdivisions have the exclusive right to use the name “The American Legion” or “American Legion”. The corporation has the exclusive right to use, manufacture, and control the right to manufacture, emblems and badges the corporation adopts.
§ 21706 – Political activities
The corporation shall be nonpolitical and may not promote the candidacy of an individual seeking public office.
§ 21707 – Service of process
As a condition to the exercise of any power or privilege granted by this chapter, the corporation shall file, with the secretary of state or other designated official of each State, the name and address of an agent in that State on whom legal process or demands against the corporation may be served.
§ 21708 – Annual report
Not later than January 1 of each year, the corporation shall submit a report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior calendar year. The report may not be printed as a public document.
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Annual National Meeting:
126th Continental Congress
When: June 28, 2017 – July 2, 2017
Where: DAR National Headquarters
Alabama
- AL 35576 Legion Post #247AL 35576 Legion Post#247
- AL 35068 Legion Post #255AL 35068 Legion Post#255
- AL 35904 Legion Post #46AL 35904 Legion Post#46
- AL 35072 Legion Post #105AL 35072 Legion Post#105
- AL 35462 Legion Post #69AL 35462 Legion Post#69
- AL 36532 Legion Post #199AL 36532 Legion Post#199
- AL 35976 Legion Post #8AL 35976 Legion Post#8
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Alaska
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Arizona
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Arkansas
- AR 72024 Legion Post #133AR 72024 Legion Post#133
- AR 72736 Legion Post #25AR 72736 Legion Post#25
- AR 72740 Legion Post #137AR 72740 Legion Post#137
- AR 72476 Legion Post #60AR 72476 Legion Post#60
- AR 72447 Legion Post #136AR 72447 Legion Post#136
- AR 72021 Legion Post #68AR 72021 Legion Post#68
- AR 72012 Legion Post #91AR 72012 Legion Post#91
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California
- CA 90660 Legion Post #341CA 90660 Legion Post#341
- CA 93458 Legion Post #56CA 93458 Legion Post#56
- CA 92507 Legion Post #0CA 92507 Legion Post#0
- CA 93613 Legion Post #594CA 93613 Legion Post#594
- CA 92227 Legion Post #0CA 92227 Legion Post#0
- CA 90011 Legion Post #228CA 90011 Legion Post#228
- CA 90230 Legion Post #0CA 90230 Legion Post#0
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Colorado
- CO 80601 Legion Post #46CO 80601 Legion Post#46
- CO 80535 Legion Post #4CO 80535 Legion Post#4
- CO 80104 Legion Post #1187CO 80104 Legion Post#1187
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Connecticut
- CT 6255 Legion Post #67CT 6255 Legion Post#67
- CT 6050 Legion Post #6CT 6050 Legion Post#6
- CT 6460 Legion Post #34CT 6460 Legion Post#34
- CT 6418 Legion Post #24CT 6418 Legion Post#24
- CT 6248 Legion Post #95CT 6248 Legion Post#95
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Delaware
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Florida
- FL 32967 Legion Post #181FL 32967 Legion Post#181
- FL 32713 Legion Post #259FL 32713 Legion Post#259
- FL 32609 Legion Post #16FL 32609 Legion Post#16
- FL 33904 Legion Post #90FL 33904 Legion Post#90
- FL 33905 Legion Post #351FL 33905 Legion Post#351
- FL 33314 Legion Post #223FL 33314 Legion Post#223
- FL 34974 Legion Post #64FL 34974 Legion Post#64
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Georgia
- GA 31014 Legion Post #107GA 31014 Legion Post#107
- GA 31079 Legion Post #71GA 31079 Legion Post#71
- GA 30540 Legion Post #82GA 30540 Legion Post#82
- GA 30002 Legion Post #66GA 30002 Legion Post#66
- GA 30417 Legion Post #60GA 30417 Legion Post#60
- GA 31012 Legion Post #107GA 31012 Legion Post#107
- GA 30457 Legion Post #59GA 30457 Legion Post#59
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
- IL 60543 Legion Post #675IL 60543 Legion Post#675
- IL 60046 Legion Post #1219IL 60046 Legion Post#1219
- IL 60091 Legion Post #46IL 60091 Legion Post#46
- IL 60609 Legion Post #231IL 60609 Legion Post#231
- IL 60609 Legion Post #271IL 60609 Legion Post#271
- IL 60160 Legion Post #368IL 60160 Legion Post#368
- IL 62869 Legion Post #109IL 62869 Legion Post#109
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Indiana
- IN 46755 Legion Post #86IN 46755 Legion Post#86
- IN 47240 Legion Post #129IN 47240 Legion Post#129
- IN 46107 Legion Post #276IN 46107 Legion Post#276
- IN 46970 Legion Post #14IN 46970 Legion Post#14
- IN 46774 Legion Post #330IN 46774 Legion Post#330
- IN 46142 Legion Post #252IN 46142 Legion Post#252
- IN 46161 Legion Post #102IN 46161 Legion Post#102
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Iowa
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Kansas
- KS 66117 Legion Post #217KS 66117 Legion Post#217
- KS 66780 Legion Post #292KS 66780 Legion Post#292
- KS 67473 Legion Post #49KS 67473 Legion Post#49
- KS 67737 Legion Post #301KS 67737 Legion Post#301
- KS 66535 Legion Post #260KS 66535 Legion Post#260
- KS 67753 Legion Post #324KS 67753 Legion Post#324
- KS 67521 Legion Post #382KS 67521 Legion Post#382
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Kentucky
- KY 42455 Legion Post #243KY 42455 Legion Post#243
- KY 40360 Legion Post #42KY 40360 Legion Post#42
- KY 42066 Legion Post #26KY 42066 Legion Post#26
- KY 41175 Legion Post #276KY 41175 Legion Post#276
- KY 40456 Legion Post #71KY 40456 Legion Post#71
- KY 41073 Legion Post #153KY 41073 Legion Post#153
- KY 42765 Legion Post #101KY 42765 Legion Post#101
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Louisiana
- LA 70632 Legion Post #176LA 70632 Legion Post#176
- LA 70571 Legion Post #45LA 70571 Legion Post#45
- LA 71113 Legion Post #191LA 71113 Legion Post#191
- LA 70470 Legion Post #415LA 70470 Legion Post#415
- LA 70187 Legion Post #140LA 70187 Legion Post#140
- LA 70509 Legion Post #69LA 70509 Legion Post#69
- LA 70562 Legion Post #4LA 70562 Legion Post#4
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Maine
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Maryland
- MD 20637 Legion Post #238MD 20637 Legion Post#238
- MD 21122 Legion Post #277MD 21122 Legion Post#277
- MD 21620 Legion Post #143MD 21620 Legion Post#143
- MD 21643 Legion Post #243MD 21643 Legion Post#243
- MD 21536 Legion Post #214MD 21536 Legion Post#214
- MD 21853 Legion Post #94MD 21853 Legion Post#94
- MD 21903 Legion Post #135MD 21903 Legion Post#135
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
- MI 49202 Legion Post #29MI 49202 Legion Post#29
- MI 49241 Legion Post #270MI 49241 Legion Post#270
- MI 48386 Legion Post #420MI 48386 Legion Post#420
- MI 48658 Legion Post #104MI 48658 Legion Post#104
- MI 49935 Legion Post #17MI 49935 Legion Post#17
- MI 48855 Legion Post #141MI 48855 Legion Post#141
- MI 49341 Legion Post #102MI 49341 Legion Post#102
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Minnesota
- MN 55408 Legion Post #291MN 55408 Legion Post#291
- MN 55795 Legion Post #163MN 55795 Legion Post#163
- MN 56461 Legion Post #462MN 56461 Legion Post#462
- MN 55313 Legion Post #270MN 55313 Legion Post#270
- MN 55912 Legion Post #570MN 55912 Legion Post#570
- MN 55362 Legion Post #260MN 55362 Legion Post#260
- MN 56172 Legion Post #64MN 56172 Legion Post#64
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Mississippi
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Missouri
- MO 65441 Legion Post #81MO 65441 Legion Post#81
- MO 63033 Legion Post #165MO 63033 Legion Post#165
- MO 65486 Legion Post #105MO 65486 Legion Post#105
- MO 64098 Legion Post #501MO 64098 Legion Post#501
- MO 63332 Legion Post #262MO 63332 Legion Post#262
- MO 64402 Legion Post #106MO 64402 Legion Post#106
- MO 64772 Legion Post #2MO 64772 Legion Post#2
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Montana
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Nebraska
- NE 68723 Legion Post #165NE 68723 Legion Post#165
- NE 69043 Legion Post #281NE 69043 Legion Post#281
- NE 68935 Legion Post #248NE 68935 Legion Post#248
- NE 68746 Legion Post #228NE 68746 Legion Post#228
- NE 69211 Legion Post #319NE 69211 Legion Post#319
- NE 68947 Legion Post #378NE 68947 Legion Post#378
- NE 68401 Legion Post #341NE 68401 Legion Post#341
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
- NJ 7605 Legion Post #1NJ 7605 Legion Post#1
- NJ 8081 Legion Post #89NJ 8081 Legion Post#89
- NJ 8840 Legion Post #479NJ 8840 Legion Post#479
- NJ 8012 Legion Post #521NJ 8012 Legion Post#521
- NJ 7621 Legion Post #90NJ 7621 Legion Post#90
- NJ 7424 Legion Post #238NJ 7424 Legion Post#238
- NJ 7072 Legion Post #69NJ 7072 Legion Post#69
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New Mexico
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New York
- NY 11717 Legion Post #1006NY 11717 Legion Post#1006
- NY 14617 Legion Post #134NY 14617 Legion Post#134
- NY 11358 Legion Post #123NY 11358 Legion Post#123
- NY 13667 Legion Post #925NY 13667 Legion Post#925
- NY 14075 Legion Post #527NY 14075 Legion Post#527
- NY 14223 Legion Post #1659NY 14223 Legion Post#1659
- NY 12771 Legion Post #685NY 12771 Legion Post#685
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North Carolina
- NC 27826 Legion Post #211NC 27826 Legion Post#211
- NC 28208 Legion Post #380NC 28208 Legion Post#380
- NC 27840 Legion Post #131NC 27840 Legion Post#131
- NC 28628 Legion Post #395NC 28628 Legion Post#395
- NC 27404 Legion Post #83NC 27404 Legion Post#83
- NC 28680 Legion Post #21NC 28680 Legion Post#21
- NC 28082 Legion Post #115NC 28082 Legion Post#115
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North Dakota
- ND 58529 Legion Post #45ND 58529 Legion Post#45
- ND 58562 Legion Post #211ND 58562 Legion Post#211
- ND 58329 Legion Post #185ND 58329 Legion Post#185
- ND 58545 Legion Post #189ND 58545 Legion Post#189
- ND 58265 Legion Post #242ND 58265 Legion Post#242
- ND 58278 Legion Post #181ND 58278 Legion Post#181
- ND 58721 Legion Post #127ND 58721 Legion Post#127
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Ohio
- OH 43526 Legion Post #223OH 43526 Legion Post#223
- OH 44675 Legion Post #475OH 44675 Legion Post#475
- OH 45351 Legion Post #588OH 45351 Legion Post#588
- OH 45409 Legion Post #675OH 45409 Legion Post#675
- OH 43968 Legion Post #70OH 43968 Legion Post#70
- OH 44406 Legion Post #177OH 44406 Legion Post#177
- OH 43074 Legion Post #457OH 43074 Legion Post#457
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
- PA 17547 Legion Post #466PA 17547 Legion Post#466
- PA 16510 Legion Post #571PA 16510 Legion Post#571
- PA 17363 Legion Post #455PA 17363 Legion Post#455
- PA 16510 Legion Post #700PA 16510 Legion Post#700
- PA 19146 Legion Post #89PA 19146 Legion Post#89
- PA 16801 Legion Post #245PA 16801 Legion Post#245
- PA 15868 Legion Post #978PA 15868 Legion Post#978
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
- TN 37869 Legion Post #183TN 37869 Legion Post#183
- TN 38201 Legion Post #37TN 38201 Legion Post#37
- TN 38462 Legion Post #127TN 38462 Legion Post#127
- TN 38382 Legion Post #200TN 38382 Legion Post#200
- TN 38261 Legion Post #20TN 38261 Legion Post#20
- TN 37322 Legion Post #79TN 37322 Legion Post#79
- TN 38320 Legion Post #102TN 38320 Legion Post#102
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Texas
- TX 76230 Legion Post #252TX 76230 Legion Post#252
- TX 77331 Legion Post #212TX 77331 Legion Post#212
- TX 77039 Legion Post #578TX 77039 Legion Post#578
- TX 78220 Legion Post #828TX 78220 Legion Post#828
- TX 78566 Legion Post #632TX 78566 Legion Post#632
- TX 76073 Legion Post #279TX 76073 Legion Post#279
- TX 75901 Legion Post #73TX 75901 Legion Post#73
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Utah
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Vermont
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Virginia
- VA 24558 Legion Post #99VA 24558 Legion Post#99
- VA 24354 Legion Post #18VA 24354 Legion Post#18
- VA 24333 Legion Post #245VA 24333 Legion Post#245
- VA 23890 Legion Post #191VA 23890 Legion Post#191
- VA 24528 Legion Post #52VA 24528 Legion Post#52
- VA 24450 Legion Post #291VA 24450 Legion Post#291
- VA 24179 Legion Post #80VA 24179 Legion Post#80
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Washington
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West Virginia
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Wisconsin
- WI 53129 Legion Post #416WI 53129 Legion Post#416
- WI 53536 Legion Post #35WI 53536 Legion Post#35
- WI 53214 Legion Post #120WI 53214 Legion Post#120
- WI 54450 Legion Post #287WI 54450 Legion Post#287
- WI 54601 Legion Post #52WI 54601 Legion Post#52
- WI 53544 Legion Post #510WI 53544 Legion Post#510
- WI 54950 Legion Post #198WI 54950 Legion Post#198
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Wyoming
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