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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 91780 Legion Post #279CA 91780 Legion Post#279
- CA 90280 Legion Post #335CA 90280 Legion Post#335
- CA 92316 Legion Post #497CA 92316 Legion Post#497
- CA 90810 Legion Post #688CA 90810 Legion Post#688
- CA 93024 Legion Post #482CA 93024 Legion Post#482
- CA 92051 Legion Post #146CA 92051 Legion Post#146
- CA 93773 Legion Post #55CA 93773 Legion Post#55
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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Florida
- FL 32457 Legion Post #116FL 32457 Legion Post#116
- FL 33013 Legion Post #32FL 33013 Legion Post#32
- FL 32158 Legion Post #347FL 32158 Legion Post#347
- FL 34954 Legion Post #171FL 34954 Legion Post#171
- FL 34688 Legion Post #46FL 34688 Legion Post#46
- FL 34265 Legion Post #11FL 34265 Legion Post#11
- FL 33421 Legion Post #367FL 33421 Legion Post#367
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Georgia
- GA 31323 Legion Post #321GA 31323 Legion Post#321
- GA 30747 Legion Post #129GA 30747 Legion Post#129
- GA 30147 Legion Post #136GA 30147 Legion Post#136
- GA 30132 Legion Post #111GA 30132 Legion Post#111
- GA 31714 Legion Post #98GA 31714 Legion Post#98
- GA 30830 Legion Post #270GA 30830 Legion Post#270
- GA 31558 Legion Post #312GA 31558 Legion Post#312
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
- IL 60440 Legion Post #1288IL 60440 Legion Post#1288
- IL 60417 Legion Post #1291IL 60417 Legion Post#1291
- IL 60449 Legion Post #1200IL 60449 Legion Post#1200
- IL 62513 Legion Post #1057IL 62513 Legion Post#1057
- IL 61542 Legion Post #1IL 61542 Legion Post#1
- IL 62691 Legion Post #258IL 62691 Legion Post#258
- IL 60435 Legion Post #1080IL 60435 Legion Post#1080
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Indiana
- IN 47633 Legion Post #278IN 47633 Legion Post#278
- IN 47720 Legion Post #8IN 47720 Legion Post#8
- IN 46241 Legion Post #64IN 46241 Legion Post#64
- IN 46795 Legion Post #110IN 46795 Legion Post#110
- IN 46220 Legion Post #186IN 46220 Legion Post#186
- IN 46784 Legion Post #381IN 46784 Legion Post#381
- IN 46064 Legion Post #117IN 46064 Legion Post#117
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Iowa
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Kansas
- KS 66755 Legion Post #385KS 66755 Legion Post#385
- KS 66756 Legion Post #176KS 66756 Legion Post#176
- KS 67009 Legion Post #298KS 67009 Legion Post#298
- KS 67337 Legion Post #20KS 67337 Legion Post#20
- KS 67108 Legion Post #247KS 67108 Legion Post#247
- KS 66056 Legion Post #248KS 66056 Legion Post#248
- KS 66733 Legion Post #102KS 66733 Legion Post#102
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
- LA 71065 Legion Post #300LA 71065 Legion Post#300
- LA 70515 Legion Post #261LA 70515 Legion Post#261
- LA 70582 Legion Post #419LA 70582 Legion Post#419
- LA 70757 Legion Post #580LA 70757 Legion Post#580
- LA 71006 Legion Post #202LA 71006 Legion Post#202
- LA 71082 Legion Post #141LA 71082 Legion Post#141
- LA 70392 Legion Post #589LA 70392 Legion Post#589
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
- MI 48071 Legion Post #354MI 48071 Legion Post#354
- MI 49690 Legion Post #289MI 49690 Legion Post#289
- MI 48464 Legion Post #504MI 48464 Legion Post#504
- MI 49038 Legion Post #362MI 49038 Legion Post#362
- MI 49042 Legion Post #223MI 49042 Legion Post#223
- MI 48017 Legion Post #167MI 48017 Legion Post#167
- MI 49503 Legion Post #459MI 49503 Legion Post#459
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Minnesota
- MN 55807 Legion Post #71MN 55807 Legion Post#71
- MN 55069 Legion Post #93MN 55069 Legion Post#93
- MN 55027 Legion Post #598MN 55027 Legion Post#598
- MN 56282 Legion Post #420MN 56282 Legion Post#420
- MN 55429 Legion Post #630MN 55429 Legion Post#630
- MN 56265 Legion Post #59MN 56265 Legion Post#59
- MN 55616 Legion Post #109MN 55616 Legion Post#109
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Mississippi
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Missouri
- MO 63119 Legion Post #111MO 63119 Legion Post#111
- MO 64093 Legion Post #131MO 64093 Legion Post#131
- MO 63005 Legion Post #556MO 63005 Legion Post#556
- MO 63645 Legion Post #248MO 63645 Legion Post#248
- MO 63123 Legion Post #514MO 63123 Legion Post#514
- MO 64106 Legion Post #110MO 64106 Legion Post#110
- MO 64063 Legion Post #189MO 64063 Legion Post#189
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Montana
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Nebraska
- NE 68323 Legion Post #156NE 68323 Legion Post#156
- NE 68852 Legion Post #293NE 68852 Legion Post#293
- NE 68875 Legion Post #150NE 68875 Legion Post#150
- NE 69032 Legion Post #287NE 69032 Legion Post#287
- NE 69221 Legion Post #202NE 69221 Legion Post#202
- NE 68778 Legion Post #98NE 68778 Legion Post#98
- NE 68030 Legion Post #97NE 68030 Legion Post#97
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
- NJ 8050 Legion Post #511NJ 8050 Legion Post#511
- NJ 7936 Legion Post #421NJ 7936 Legion Post#421
- NJ 7642 Legion Post #162NJ 7642 Legion Post#162
- NJ 7885 Legion Post #91NJ 7885 Legion Post#91
- NJ 7087 Legion Post #18NJ 7087 Legion Post#18
- NJ 8857 Legion Post #517NJ 8857 Legion Post#517
- NJ 8846 Legion Post #306NJ 8846 Legion Post#306
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New Mexico
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New York
- NY 11209 Legion Post #791NY 11209 Legion Post#791
- NY 13827 Legion Post #401NY 13827 Legion Post#401
- NY 14610 Legion Post #771NY 14610 Legion Post#771
- NY 11961 Legion Post #352NY 11961 Legion Post#352
- NY 14626 Legion Post #1183NY 14626 Legion Post#1183
- NY 10595 Legion Post #1038NY 10595 Legion Post#1038
- NY 14489 Legion Post #227NY 14489 Legion Post#227
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North Carolina
- NC 28518 Legion Post #511NC 28518 Legion Post#511
- NC 27565 Legion Post #166NC 27565 Legion Post#166
- NC 28472 Legion Post #137NC 28472 Legion Post#137
- NC 28712 Legion Post #88NC 28712 Legion Post#88
- NC 28364 Legion Post #117NC 28364 Legion Post#117
- NC 28572 Legion Post #379NC 28572 Legion Post#379
- NC 28428 Legion Post #129NC 28428 Legion Post#129
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North Dakota
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Ohio
- OH 43930 Legion Post #742OH 43930 Legion Post#742
- OH 45227 Legion Post #554OH 45227 Legion Post#554
- OH 44224 Legion Post #175OH 44224 Legion Post#175
- OH 45371 Legion Post #586OH 45371 Legion Post#586
- OH 43947 Legion Post #521OH 43947 Legion Post#521
- OH 44022 Legion Post #383OH 44022 Legion Post#383
- OH 43537 Legion Post #463OH 43537 Legion Post#463
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
- PA 19008 Legion Post #805PA 19008 Legion Post#805
- PA 19137 Legion Post #396PA 19137 Legion Post#396
- PA 18847 Legion Post #86PA 18847 Legion Post#86
- PA 19601 Legion Post #962PA 19601 Legion Post#962
- PA 15102 Legion Post #760PA 15102 Legion Post#760
- PA 19475 Legion Post #602PA 19475 Legion Post#602
- PA 19145 Legion Post #153PA 19145 Legion Post#153
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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 76255 Legion Post #220TX 76255 Legion Post#220
- TX 78606 Legion Post #352TX 78606 Legion Post#352
- TX 79043 Legion Post #311TX 79043 Legion Post#311
- TX 78861 Legion Post #128TX 78861 Legion Post#128
- TX 77521 Legion Post #323TX 77521 Legion Post#323
- TX 76365 Legion Post #18TX 76365 Legion Post#18
- TX 78040 Legion Post #59TX 78040 Legion Post#59
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Utah
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Vermont
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Virginia
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Washington
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West Virginia
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Wisconsin
- WI 53151 Legion Post #488WI 53151 Legion Post#488
- WI 54448 Legion Post #469WI 54448 Legion Post#469
- WI 54743 Legion Post #264WI 54743 Legion Post#264
- WI 53204 Legion Post #529WI 53204 Legion Post#529
- WI 54957 Legion Post #33WI 54957 Legion Post#33
- WI 54540 Legion Post #464WI 54540 Legion Post#464
- WI 53201 Legion Post #203WI 53201 Legion Post#203
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Wyoming
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