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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 92038 Legion Post #275CA 92038 Legion Post#275
- CA 92086 Legion Post #619CA 92086 Legion Post#619
- CA 91773 Legion Post #475CA 91773 Legion Post#475
- CA 90019 Legion Post #602CA 90019 Legion Post#602
- CA 90801 Legion Post #27CA 90801 Legion Post#27
- CA 92856 Legion Post #132CA 92856 Legion Post#132
- CA 91021 Legion Post #288CA 91021 Legion Post#288
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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Florida
- FL 33918 Legion Post #336FL 33918 Legion Post#336
- FL 33680 Legion Post #167FL 33680 Legion Post#167
- FL 33885 Legion Post #201FL 33885 Legion Post#201
- FL 34690 Legion Post #173FL 34690 Legion Post#173
- FL 32727 Legion Post #41FL 32727 Legion Post#41
- FL 32360 Legion Post #172FL 32360 Legion Post#172
- FL 33677 Legion Post #248FL 33677 Legion Post#248
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Georgia
- GA 31089 Legion Post #94GA 31089 Legion Post#94
- GA 31061 Legion Post #237GA 31061 Legion Post#237
- GA 31313 Legion Post #168GA 31313 Legion Post#168
- GA 31730 Legion Post #518GA 31730 Legion Post#518
- GA 30707 Legion Post #217GA 30707 Legion Post#217
- GA 31539 Legion Post #79GA 31539 Legion Post#79
- GA 30436 Legion Post #313GA 30436 Legion Post#313
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
- IL 62201 Legion Post #961IL 62201 Legion Post#961
- IL 60470 Legion Post #674IL 60470 Legion Post#674
- IL 60707 Legion Post #495IL 60707 Legion Post#495
- IL 60953 Legion Post #723IL 60953 Legion Post#723
- IL 60008 Legion Post #1251IL 60008 Legion Post#1251
- IL 62695 Legion Post #249IL 62695 Legion Post#249
- IL 62682 Legion Post #1269IL 62682 Legion Post#1269
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Indiana
- IN 46403 Legion Post #279IN 46403 Legion Post#279
- IN 46324 Legion Post #16IN 46324 Legion Post#16
- IN 46324 Legion Post #126IN 46324 Legion Post#126
- IN 47232 Legion Post #322IN 47232 Legion Post#322
- IN 46411 Legion Post #207IN 46411 Legion Post#207
- IN 47165 Legion Post #203IN 47165 Legion Post#203
- IN 46151 Legion Post #230IN 46151 Legion Post#230
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Iowa
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Kansas
- KS 67460 Legion Post #24KS 67460 Legion Post#24
- KS 67484 Legion Post #255KS 67484 Legion Post#255
- KS 67547 Legion Post #113KS 67547 Legion Post#113
- KS 67361 Legion Post #141KS 67361 Legion Post#141
- KS 67037 Legion Post #408KS 67037 Legion Post#408
- KS 67839 Legion Post #190KS 67839 Legion Post#190
- KS 66945 Legion Post #306KS 66945 Legion Post#306
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
- MI 48074 Legion Post #525MI 48074 Legion Post#525
- MI 48837 Legion Post #48MI 48837 Legion Post#48
- MI 49120 Legion Post #332MI 49120 Legion Post#332
- MI 49345 Legion Post #107MI 49345 Legion Post#107
- MI 48471 Legion Post #369MI 48471 Legion Post#369
- MI 49333 Legion Post #140MI 49333 Legion Post#140
- MI 48138 Legion Post #75MI 48138 Legion Post#75
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Minnesota
- MN 56542 Legion Post #114MN 56542 Legion Post#114
- MN 56180 Legion Post #267MN 56180 Legion Post#267
- MN 56093 Legion Post #228MN 56093 Legion Post#228
- MN 55113 Legion Post #542MN 55113 Legion Post#542
- MN 56401 Legion Post #255MN 56401 Legion Post#255
- MN 56347 Legion Post #12MN 56347 Legion Post#12
- MN 55432 Legion Post #303MN 55432 Legion Post#303
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Mississippi
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Missouri
- MO 64454 Legion Post #393MO 64454 Legion Post#393
- MO 63841 Legion Post #382MO 63841 Legion Post#382
- MO 63131 Legion Post #405MO 63131 Legion Post#405
- MO 63366 Legion Post #388MO 63366 Legion Post#388
- MO 63352 Legion Post #510MO 63352 Legion Post#510
- MO 63125 Legion Post #162MO 63125 Legion Post#162
- MO 63068 Legion Post #366MO 63068 Legion Post#366
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Montana
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Nebraska
- NE 68727 Legion Post #114NE 68727 Legion Post#114
- NE 69166 Legion Post #230NE 69166 Legion Post#230
- NE 68956 Legion Post #268NE 68956 Legion Post#268
- NE 68632 Legion Post #125NE 68632 Legion Post#125
- NE 69028 Legion Post #257NE 69028 Legion Post#257
- NE 68340 Legion Post #352NE 68340 Legion Post#352
- NE 68882 Legion Post #236NE 68882 Legion Post#236
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
- NJ 8865 Legion Post #446NJ 8865 Legion Post#446
- NJ 7747 Legion Post #176NJ 7747 Legion Post#176
- NJ 7604 Legion Post #106NJ 7604 Legion Post#106
- NJ 7416 Legion Post #132NJ 7416 Legion Post#132
- NJ 8065 Legion Post #156NJ 8065 Legion Post#156
- NJ 8742 Legion Post #196NJ 8742 Legion Post#196
- NJ 7096 Legion Post #118NJ 7096 Legion Post#118
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New Mexico
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New York
- NY 11560 Legion Post #962NY 11560 Legion Post#962
- NY 10461 Legion Post #1498NY 10461 Legion Post#1498
- NY 11579 Legion Post #456NY 11579 Legion Post#456
- NY 14813 Legion Post #808NY 14813 Legion Post#808
- NY 11215 Legion Post #1059NY 11215 Legion Post#1059
- NY 13815 Legion Post #189NY 13815 Legion Post#189
- NY 10309 Legion Post #1945NY 10309 Legion Post#1945
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North Carolina
- NC 28337 Legion Post #404NC 28337 Legion Post#404
- NC 27325 Legion Post #516NC 27325 Legion Post#516
- NC 27834 Legion Post #160NC 27834 Legion Post#160
- NC 28439 Legion Post #204NC 28439 Legion Post#204
- NC 27886 Legion Post #19NC 27886 Legion Post#19
- NC 27856 Legion Post #293NC 27856 Legion Post#293
- NC 28043 Legion Post #74NC 28043 Legion Post#74
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North Dakota
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Ohio
- OH 44621 Legion Post #491OH 44621 Legion Post#491
- OH 43804 Legion Post #679OH 43804 Legion Post#679
- OH 43450 Legion Post #183OH 43450 Legion Post#183
- OH 44003 Legion Post #226OH 44003 Legion Post#226
- OH 45830 Legion Post #516OH 45830 Legion Post#516
- OH 43078 Legion Post #120OH 43078 Legion Post#120
- OH 45833 Legion Post #268OH 45833 Legion Post#268
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
- PA 15613 Legion Post #266PA 15613 Legion Post#266
- PA 15909 Legion Post #633PA 15909 Legion Post#633
- PA 15005 Legion Post #641PA 15005 Legion Post#641
- PA 15216 Legion Post #756PA 15216 Legion Post#756
- PA 18014 Legion Post #470PA 18014 Legion Post#470
- PA 15227 Legion Post #935PA 15227 Legion Post#935
- PA 19149 Legion Post #788PA 19149 Legion Post#788
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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 78223 Legion Post #375TX 78223 Legion Post#375
- TX Legion Post #113TX Legion Post#113
- TX Legion Post #319TX Legion Post#319
- TX 79504 Legion Post #82TX 79504 Legion Post#82
- TX 79504 Legion Post #660TX 79504 Legion Post#660
- TX 76902 Legion Post #32TX 76902 Legion Post#32
- TX 78502 Legion Post #37TX 78502 Legion Post#37
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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 54456 Legion Post #73WI 54456 Legion Post#73
- WI 53965 Legion Post #187WI 53965 Legion Post#187
- WI 53581 Legion Post #13WI 53581 Legion Post#13
- WI 54201 Legion Post #236WI 54201 Legion Post#236
- WI 53913 Legion Post #556WI 53913 Legion Post#556
- WI 53556 Legion Post #383WI 53556 Legion Post#383
- WI 53066 Legion Post #289WI 53066 Legion Post#289
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Wyoming
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