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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
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Alaska
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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California
- CA 93215 Legion Post #124CA 93215 Legion Post#124
- CA 92410 Legion Post #14CA 92410 Legion Post#14
- CA 93706 Legion Post #511CA 93706 Legion Post#511
- CA 90301 Legion Post #322CA 90301 Legion Post#322
- CA 91335 Legion Post #0CA 91335 Legion Post#0
- CA 92821 Legion Post #181CA 92821 Legion Post#181
- CA 90201 Legion Post #465CA 90201 Legion Post#465
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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Florida
- FL 32091 Legion Post #56FL 32091 Legion Post#56
- FL 32780 Legion Post #359FL 32780 Legion Post#359
- FL 32656 Legion Post #202FL 32656 Legion Post#202
- FL 33781 Legion Post #104FL 33781 Legion Post#104
- FL 33143 Legion Post #31FL 33143 Legion Post#31
- FL 33469 Legion Post #271FL 33469 Legion Post#271
- FL 33040 Legion Post #168FL 33040 Legion Post#168
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Georgia
- GA 30511 Legion Post #84GA 30511 Legion Post#84
- GA 31023 Legion Post #126GA 31023 Legion Post#126
- GA 31324 Legion Post #27GA 31324 Legion Post#27
- GA 30281 Legion Post #33GA 30281 Legion Post#33
- GA 30655 Legion Post #531GA 30655 Legion Post#531
- GA 30833 Legion Post #229GA 30833 Legion Post#229
- GA 31024 Legion Post #583GA 31024 Legion Post#583
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
- IL 61101 Legion Post #60IL 61101 Legion Post#60
- IL 60912 Legion Post #877IL 60912 Legion Post#877
- IL 61778 Legion Post #1189IL 61778 Legion Post#1189
- IL 62881 Legion Post #128IL 62881 Legion Post#128
- IL 61877 Legion Post #433IL 61877 Legion Post#433
- IL 60450 Legion Post #294IL 60450 Legion Post#294
- IL 60618 Legion Post #808IL 60618 Legion Post#808
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Indiana
- IN 47356 Legion Post #216IN 47356 Legion Post#216
- IN 46041 Legion Post #12IN 46041 Legion Post#12
- IN 47119 Legion Post #42IN 47119 Legion Post#42
- IN 47575 Legion Post #493IN 47575 Legion Post#493
- IN 46163 Legion Post #182IN 46163 Legion Post#182
- IN 46181 Legion Post #416IN 46181 Legion Post#416
- IN 46143 Legion Post #374IN 46143 Legion Post#374
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Iowa
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Kansas
- KS 67439 Legion Post #174KS 67439 Legion Post#174
- KS 67643 Legion Post #351KS 67643 Legion Post#351
- KS 66736 Legion Post #8KS 66736 Legion Post#8
- KS 67353 Legion Post #388KS 67353 Legion Post#388
- KS 66408 Legion Post #326KS 66408 Legion Post#326
- KS 66956 Legion Post #72KS 66956 Legion Post#72
- KS 66940 Legion Post #345KS 66940 Legion Post#345
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
- LA 70638 Legion Post #413LA 70638 Legion Post#413
- LA 71237 Legion Post #291LA 71237 Legion Post#291
- LA 70535 Legion Post #129LA 70535 Legion Post#129
- LA 70374 Legion Post #83LA 70374 Legion Post#83
- LA 71049 Legion Post #157LA 71049 Legion Post#157
- LA 70548 Legion Post #271LA 70548 Legion Post#271
- LA 71064 Legion Post #20LA 71064 Legion Post#20
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
- MI 48160 Legion Post #268MI 48160 Legion Post#268
- MI 48125 Legion Post #86MI 48125 Legion Post#86
- MI 48184 Legion Post #111MI 48184 Legion Post#111
- MI 49315 Legion Post #292MI 49315 Legion Post#292
- MI 49228 Legion Post #325MI 49228 Legion Post#325
- MI 48317 Legion Post #351MI 48317 Legion Post#351
- MI 48234 Legion Post #303MI 48234 Legion Post#303
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Minnesota
- MN 55112 Legion Post #513MN 55112 Legion Post#513
- MN 56063 Legion Post #269MN 56063 Legion Post#269
- MN 55303 Legion Post #102MN 55303 Legion Post#102
- MN 55927 Legion Post #384MN 55927 Legion Post#384
- MN 56143 Legion Post #373MN 56143 Legion Post#373
- MN 56340 Legion Post #221MN 56340 Legion Post#221
- MN 56263 Legion Post #274MN 56263 Legion Post#274
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Mississippi
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Missouri
- MO 63116 Legion Post #294MO 63116 Legion Post#294
- MO 63109 Legion Post #493MO 63109 Legion Post#493
- MO 65619 Legion Post #676MO 65619 Legion Post#676
- MO 64130 Legion Post #129MO 64130 Legion Post#129
- MO 64129 Legion Post #573MO 64129 Legion Post#573
- MO 64130 Legion Post #779MO 64130 Legion Post#779
- MO 63116 Legion Post #555MO 63116 Legion Post#555
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Montana
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Nebraska
- NE 68635 Legion Post #110NE 68635 Legion Post#110
- NE 68955 Legion Post #365NE 68955 Legion Post#365
- NE 68920 Legion Post #118NE 68920 Legion Post#118
- NE 68654 Legion Post #160NE 68654 Legion Post#160
- NE 68662 Legion Post #296NE 68662 Legion Post#296
- NE 68651 Legion Post #91NE 68651 Legion Post#91
- NE 68038 Legion Post #83NE 68038 Legion Post#83
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
- NJ 7065 Legion Post #5NJ 7065 Legion Post#5
- NJ 7065 Legion Post #499NJ 7065 Legion Post#499
- NJ 7424 Legion Post #108NJ 7424 Legion Post#108
- NJ 8005 Legion Post #930NJ 8005 Legion Post#930
- NJ 8330 Legion Post #254NJ 8330 Legion Post#254
- NJ 8029 Legion Post #250NJ 8029 Legion Post#250
- NJ 7728 Legion Post #54NJ 7728 Legion Post#54
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New Mexico
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New York
- NY 14806 Legion Post #397NY 14806 Legion Post#397
- NY 11702 Legion Post #94NY 11702 Legion Post#94
- NY 14020 Legion Post #737NY 14020 Legion Post#737
- NY 13838 Legion Post #183NY 13838 Legion Post#183
- NY 14048 Legion Post #1344NY 14048 Legion Post#1344
- NY 10977 Legion Post #1447NY 10977 Legion Post#1447
- NY 14420 Legion Post #379NY 14420 Legion Post#379
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North Carolina
- NC 28502 Legion Post #43NC 28502 Legion Post#43
- NC 28335 Legion Post #59NC 28335 Legion Post#59
- NC 28037 Legion Post #455NC 28037 Legion Post#455
- NC 27261 Legion Post #206NC 27261 Legion Post#206
- NC 28309 Legion Post #4NC 28309 Legion Post#4
- NC 28111 Legion Post #27NC 28111 Legion Post#27
- NC 28041 Legion Post #327NC 28041 Legion Post#327
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North Dakota
- ND 58845 Legion Post #116ND 58845 Legion Post#116
- ND 58761 Legion Post #52ND 58761 Legion Post#52
- ND 58053 Legion Post #84ND 58053 Legion Post#84
- ND 58757 Legion Post #271ND 58757 Legion Post#271
- ND 58575 Legion Post #133ND 58575 Legion Post#133
- ND 58854 Legion Post #29ND 58854 Legion Post#29
- ND 58784 Legion Post #134ND 58784 Legion Post#134
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Ohio
- OH 44319 Legion Post #566OH 44319 Legion Post#566
- OH 44092 Legion Post #7OH 44092 Legion Post#7
- OH 43431 Legion Post #17OH 43431 Legion Post#17
- OH 45309 Legion Post #289OH 45309 Legion Post#289
- OH 45356 Legion Post #184OH 45356 Legion Post#184
- OH 45238 Legion Post #427OH 45238 Legion Post#427
- OH 45503 Legion Post #787OH 45503 Legion Post#787
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
- PA 19061 Legion Post #546PA 19061 Legion Post#546
- PA 17502 Legion Post #197PA 17502 Legion Post#197
- PA 19014 Legion Post #390PA 19014 Legion Post#390
- PA 15931 Legion Post #363PA 15931 Legion Post#363
- PA 19130 Legion Post #925PA 19130 Legion Post#925
- PA 17070 Legion Post #143PA 17070 Legion Post#143
- PA 17011 Legion Post #43PA 17011 Legion Post#43
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
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Texas
- TX 79084 Legion Post #262TX 79084 Legion Post#262
- TX 75686 Legion Post #422TX 75686 Legion Post#422
- TX 78415 Legion Post #364TX 78415 Legion Post#364
- TX 78801 Legion Post #26TX 78801 Legion Post#26
- TX 79109 Legion Post #348TX 79109 Legion Post#348
- TX 75708 Legion Post #12TX 75708 Legion Post#12
- TX 79424 Legion Post #445TX 79424 Legion Post#445
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Utah
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Vermont
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Virginia
- VA 22853 Legion Post #278VA 22853 Legion Post#278
- VA 24301 Legion Post #7VA 24301 Legion Post#7
- VA 24066 Legion Post #93VA 24066 Legion Post#93
- VA 24136 Legion Post #311VA 24136 Legion Post#311
- VA 23970 Legion Post #79VA 23970 Legion Post#79
- VA 23834 Legion Post #284VA 23834 Legion Post#284
- VA 23188 Legion Post #1776VA 23188 Legion Post#1776
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Washington
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West Virginia
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Wisconsin
- WI 53708 Legion Post #501WI 53708 Legion Post#501
- WI 53082 Legion Post #83WI 53082 Legion Post#83
- WI 54246 Legion Post #402WI 54246 Legion Post#402
- WI 53214 Legion Post #500WI 53214 Legion Post#500
- WI 54874 Legion Post #418WI 54874 Legion Post#418
- WI 53171 Legion Post #515WI 53171 Legion Post#515
- WI 53532 Legion Post #348WI 53532 Legion Post#348
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Wyoming
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