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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 35051 Legion Post #131AL 35051 Legion Post#131
- AL 35125 Legion Post #109AL 35125 Legion Post#109
- AL 36311 Legion Post #148AL 36311 Legion Post#148
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Alaska
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Arizona
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Arkansas
- AR 72064 Legion Post #110AR 72064 Legion Post#110
- AR 71822 Legion Post #124AR 71822 Legion Post#124
- AR 72360 Legion Post #5AR 72360 Legion Post#5
- AR 72015 Legion Post #19AR 72015 Legion Post#19
- AR 72167 Legion Post #263AR 72167 Legion Post#263
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California
- CA 92220 Legion Post #428CA 92220 Legion Post#428
- CA 91911 Legion Post #867CA 91911 Legion Post#867
- CA 93245 Legion Post #100CA 93245 Legion Post#100
- CA 93219 Legion Post #745CA 93219 Legion Post#745
- CA 91203 Legion Post #127CA 91203 Legion Post#127
- CA 90047 Legion Post #578CA 90047 Legion Post#578
- CA 92111 Legion Post #731CA 92111 Legion Post#731
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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Florida
- FL 34429 Legion Post #155FL 34429 Legion Post#155
- FL 34286 Legion Post #254FL 34286 Legion Post#254
- FL 32712 Legion Post #87FL 32712 Legion Post#87
- FL 33604 Legion Post #111FL 33604 Legion Post#111
- FL 32409 Legion Post #375FL 32409 Legion Post#375
- FL 33935 Legion Post #130FL 33935 Legion Post#130
- FL 33706 Legion Post #305FL 33706 Legion Post#305
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Georgia
- GA 30529 Legion Post #93GA 30529 Legion Post#93
- GA 31744 Legion Post #243GA 31744 Legion Post#243
- GA 30648 Legion Post #123GA 30648 Legion Post#123
- GA 30533 Legion Post #239GA 30533 Legion Post#239
- GA 31322 Legion Post #322GA 31322 Legion Post#322
- GA 39823 Legion Post #11GA 39823 Legion Post#11
- GA 30153 Legion Post #12GA 30153 Legion Post#12
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
- IL 62468 Legion Post #764IL 62468 Legion Post#764
- IL 62330 Legion Post #1163IL 62330 Legion Post#1163
- IL 61776 Legion Post #931IL 61776 Legion Post#931
- IL 62844 Legion Post #696IL 62844 Legion Post#696
- IL 62854 Legion Post #519IL 62854 Legion Post#519
- IL 62512 Legion Post #848IL 62512 Legion Post#848
- IL 60481 Legion Post #191IL 60481 Legion Post#191
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Indiana
- IN 47305 Legion Post #19IN 47305 Legion Post#19
- IN 46372 Legion Post #238IN 46372 Legion Post#238
- IN 47362 Legion Post #137IN 47362 Legion Post#137
- IN 47532 Legion Post #124IN 47532 Legion Post#124
- IN 46385 Legion Post #502IN 46385 Legion Post#502
- IN 46725 Legion Post #98IN 46725 Legion Post#98
- IN 46064 Legion Post #608IN 46064 Legion Post#608
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Iowa
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Kansas
- KS 66967 Legion Post #220KS 66967 Legion Post#220
- KS 67756 Legion Post #137KS 67756 Legion Post#137
- KS 67638 Legion Post #259KS 67638 Legion Post#259
- KS 67631 Legion Post #378KS 67631 Legion Post#378
- KS 66428 Legion Post #316KS 66428 Legion Post#316
- KS 66401 Legion Post #32KS 66401 Legion Post#32
- KS 66936 Legion Post #263KS 66936 Legion Post#263
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
- LA 70517 Legion Post #133LA 70517 Legion Post#133
- LA 71254 Legion Post #37LA 71254 Legion Post#37
- LA 71378 Legion Post #287LA 71378 Legion Post#287
- LA 70438 Legion Post #113LA 70438 Legion Post#113
- LA 70543 Legion Post #371LA 70543 Legion Post#371
- LA 70732 Legion Post #301LA 70732 Legion Post#301
- LA 70532 Legion Post #318LA 70532 Legion Post#318
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
- MI 49106 Legion Post #331MI 49106 Legion Post#331
- MI 49087 Legion Post #475MI 49087 Legion Post#475
- MI 49855 Legion Post #218MI 49855 Legion Post#218
- MI 49807 Legion Post #438MI 49807 Legion Post#438
- MI 48739 Legion Post #422MI 48739 Legion Post#422
- MI 48842 Legion Post #238MI 48842 Legion Post#238
- MI 49203 Legion Post #246MI 49203 Legion Post#246
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Minnesota
- MN 55329 Legion Post #381MN 55329 Legion Post#381
- MN 55422 Legion Post #251MN 55422 Legion Post#251
- MN 55412 Legion Post #511MN 55412 Legion Post#511
- MN 56338 Legion Post #602MN 56338 Legion Post#602
- MN 55406 Legion Post #234MN 55406 Legion Post#234
- MN 55338 Legion Post #408MN 55338 Legion Post#408
- MN 56359 Legion Post #395MN 56359 Legion Post#395
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Mississippi
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Missouri
- MO 64444 Legion Post #445MO 64444 Legion Post#445
- MO 63385 Legion Post #323MO 63385 Legion Post#323
- MO 64083 Legion Post #469MO 64083 Legion Post#469
- MO 64624 Legion Post #117MO 64624 Legion Post#117
- MO 63109 Legion Post #341MO 63109 Legion Post#341
- MO 63109 Legion Post #206MO 63109 Legion Post#206
- MO 63125 Legion Post #585MO 63125 Legion Post#585
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Montana
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Nebraska
- NE 68817 Legion Post #108NE 68817 Legion Post#108
- NE 68375 Legion Post #317NE 68375 Legion Post#317
- NE 68377 Legion Post #358NE 68377 Legion Post#358
- NE 68416 Legion Post #193NE 68416 Legion Post#193
- NE 68332 Legion Post #336NE 68332 Legion Post#336
- NE 69036 Legion Post #313NE 69036 Legion Post#313
- NE 68643 Legion Post #302NE 68643 Legion Post#302
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
- NJ 8861 Legion Post #45NJ 8861 Legion Post#45
- NJ 8016 Legion Post #79NJ 8016 Legion Post#79
- NJ 7657 Legion Post #221NJ 7657 Legion Post#221
- NJ 7424 Legion Post #121NJ 7424 Legion Post#121
- NJ 8610 Legion Post #313NJ 8610 Legion Post#313
- NJ 8071 Legion Post #49NJ 8071 Legion Post#49
- NJ 7070 Legion Post #453NJ 7070 Legion Post#453
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New Mexico
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New York
- NY 14048 Legion Post #62NY 14048 Legion Post#62
- NY 13045 Legion Post #489NY 13045 Legion Post#489
- NY 10706 Legion Post #1195NY 10706 Legion Post#1195
- NY 12885 Legion Post #446NY 12885 Legion Post#446
- NY 11427 Legion Post #301NY 11427 Legion Post#301
- NY 10462 Legion Post #19NY 10462 Legion Post#19
- NY 12962 Legion Post #1619NY 12962 Legion Post#1619
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North Carolina
- NC 28106 Legion Post #235NC 28106 Legion Post#235
- NC 28443 Legion Post #167NC 28443 Legion Post#167
- NC 28524 Legion Post #295NC 28524 Legion Post#295
- NC 28618 Legion Post #352NC 28618 Legion Post#352
- NC 27331 Legion Post #382NC 27331 Legion Post#382
- NC 27629 Legion Post #1NC 27629 Legion Post#1
- NC 27702 Legion Post #175NC 27702 Legion Post#175
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North Dakota
- ND 58765 Legion Post #243ND 58765 Legion Post#243
- ND 58040 Legion Post #191ND 58040 Legion Post#191
- ND 58060 Legion Post #148ND 58060 Legion Post#148
- ND 58230 Legion Post #13ND 58230 Legion Post#13
- ND 58237 Legion Post #41ND 58237 Legion Post#41
- ND 58267 Legion Post #92ND 58267 Legion Post#92
- ND 58544 Legion Post #126ND 58544 Legion Post#126
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Ohio
- OH 45211 Legion Post #644OH 45211 Legion Post#644
- OH 44139 Legion Post #104OH 44139 Legion Post#104
- OH 45601 Legion Post #757OH 45601 Legion Post#757
- OH 45002 Legion Post #485OH 45002 Legion Post#485
- OH 44146 Legion Post #350OH 44146 Legion Post#350
- OH 45167 Legion Post #367OH 45167 Legion Post#367
- OH 43219 Legion Post #157OH 43219 Legion Post#157
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
- PA 15425 Legion Post #762PA 15425 Legion Post#762
- PA 17224 Legion Post #606PA 17224 Legion Post#606
- PA 16412 Legion Post #439PA 16412 Legion Post#439
- PA 16830 Legion Post #6PA 16830 Legion Post#6
- PA 19121 Legion Post #320PA 19121 Legion Post#320
- PA 19140 Legion Post #968PA 19140 Legion Post#968
- PA 16502 Legion Post #11PA 16502 Legion Post#11
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
- TN 37033 Legion Post #36TN 37033 Legion Post#36
- TN 38052 Legion Post #198TN 38052 Legion Post#198
- TN 37807 Legion Post #212TN 37807 Legion Post#212
- TN 37381 Legion Post #203TN 37381 Legion Post#203
- TN 37096 Legion Post #176TN 37096 Legion Post#176
- TN 37687 Legion Post #229TN 37687 Legion Post#229
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Texas
- TX 79414 Legion Post #417TX 79414 Legion Post#417
- TX 78368 Legion Post #633TX 78368 Legion Post#633
- TX 79705 Legion Post #19TX 79705 Legion Post#19
- TX 78550 Legion Post #205TX 78550 Legion Post#205
- TX 78148 Legion Post #667TX 78148 Legion Post#667
- TX 79336 Legion Post #301TX 79336 Legion Post#301
- TX 76864 Legion Post #289TX 76864 Legion Post#289
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Utah
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Vermont
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Virginia
- VA 23930 Legion Post #50VA 23930 Legion Post#50
- VA 22968 Legion Post #128VA 22968 Legion Post#128
- VA 23002 Legion Post #87VA 23002 Legion Post#87
- VA 24368 Legion Post #229VA 24368 Legion Post#229
- VA 23867 Legion Post #264VA 23867 Legion Post#264
- VA 24554 Legion Post #163VA 24554 Legion Post#163
- VA 22611 Legion Post #41VA 22611 Legion Post#41
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Washington
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West Virginia
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Wisconsin
- WI 54102 Legion Post #428WI 54102 Legion Post#428
- WI 53092 Legion Post #457WI 53092 Legion Post#457
- WI 53187 Legion Post #8WI 53187 Legion Post#8
- WI 54305 Legion Post #11WI 54305 Legion Post#11
- WI 53212 Legion Post #455WI 53212 Legion Post#455
- WI 54865 Legion Post #531WI 54865 Legion Post#531
- WI 53817 Legion Post #5WI 53817 Legion Post#5
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Wyoming
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