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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
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Alaska
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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California
- CA 90633 Legion Post #267CA 90633 Legion Post#267
- CA 93517 Legion Post #454CA 93517 Legion Post#454
- CA 93515 Legion Post #118CA 93515 Legion Post#118
- CA 92315 Legion Post #584CA 92315 Legion Post#584
- CA 93755 Legion Post #38CA 93755 Legion Post#38
- CA 93541 Legion Post #672CA 93541 Legion Post#672
- CA 93464 Legion Post #160CA 93464 Legion Post#160
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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Florida
- FL 34753 Legion Post #239FL 34753 Legion Post#239
- FL 32091 Legion Post #314FL 32091 Legion Post#314
- FL 34731 Legion Post #219FL 34731 Legion Post#219
- FL 32669 Legion Post #149FL 32669 Legion Post#149
- FL 33430 Legion Post #20FL 33430 Legion Post#20
- FL 32778 Legion Post #76FL 32778 Legion Post#76
- FL 33873 Legion Post #2FL 33873 Legion Post#2
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
- IL 61373 Legion Post #731IL 61373 Legion Post#731
- IL 60475 Legion Post #521IL 60475 Legion Post#521
- IL 60172 Legion Post #1084IL 60172 Legion Post#1084
- IL 60552 Legion Post #772IL 60552 Legion Post#772
- IL 60618 Legion Post #7IL 60618 Legion Post#7
- IL 60443 Legion Post #474IL 60443 Legion Post#474
- IL 60634 Legion Post #1266IL 60634 Legion Post#1266
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Indiana
- IN 46382 Legion Post #472IN 46382 Legion Post#472
- IN 46507 Legion Post #143IN 46507 Legion Post#143
- IN 46038 Legion Post #470IN 46038 Legion Post#470
- IN 46929 Legion Post #222IN 46929 Legion Post#222
- IN 47304 Legion Post #327IN 47304 Legion Post#327
- IN 46256 Legion Post #153IN 46256 Legion Post#153
- IN 47928 Legion Post #263IN 47928 Legion Post#263
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Iowa
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Kansas
- KS 67601 Legion Post #173KS 67601 Legion Post#173
- KS 67147 Legion Post #73KS 67147 Legion Post#73
- KS 66070 Legion Post #225KS 66070 Legion Post#225
- KS 67029 Legion Post #122KS 67029 Legion Post#122
- KS 67490 Legion Post #262KS 67490 Legion Post#262
- KS 67466 Legion Post #177KS 67466 Legion Post#177
- KS 67870 Legion Post #276KS 67870 Legion Post#276
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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 48150 Legion Post #32MI 48150 Legion Post#32
- MI 48647 Legion Post #348MI 48647 Legion Post#348
- MI 49316 Legion Post #305MI 49316 Legion Post#305
- MI 48321 Legion Post #143MI 48321 Legion Post#143
- MI 48422 Legion Post #255MI 48422 Legion Post#255
- MI 79504 Legion Post #64MI 79504 Legion Post#64
- MI 48734 Legion Post #150MI 48734 Legion Post#150
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Minnesota
- MN 56253 Legion Post #615MN 56253 Legion Post#615
- MN 56349 Legion Post #253MN 56349 Legion Post#253
- MN 56134 Legion Post #478MN 56134 Legion Post#478
- MN 56022 Legion Post #549MN 56022 Legion Post#549
- MN 55411 Legion Post #230MN 55411 Legion Post#230
- MN 56032 Legion Post #552MN 56032 Legion Post#552
- MN 56155 Legion Post #636MN 56155 Legion Post#636
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Mississippi
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Missouri
- MO 63464 Legion Post #574MO 63464 Legion Post#574
- MO 63373 Legion Post #319MO 63373 Legion Post#319
- MO 65205 Legion Post #238MO 65205 Legion Post#238
- MO 64728 Legion Post #110MO 64728 Legion Post#110
- MO 64631 Legion Post #57MO 64631 Legion Post#57
- MO 65340 Legion Post #191MO 65340 Legion Post#191
- MO 63953 Legion Post #643MO 63953 Legion Post#643
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Montana
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Nebraska
- NE 68961 Legion Post #187NE 68961 Legion Post#187
- NE 68959 Legion Post #94NE 68959 Legion Post#94
- NE 68349 Legion Post #247NE 68349 Legion Post#247
- NE 68949 Legion Post #66NE 68949 Legion Post#66
- NE 68372 Legion Post #105NE 68372 Legion Post#105
- NE 68930 Legion Post #176NE 68930 Legion Post#176
- NE 69162 Legion Post #17NE 69162 Legion Post#17
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
- NJ 7882 Legion Post #103NJ 7882 Legion Post#103
- NJ 7474 Legion Post #174NJ 7474 Legion Post#174
- NJ 8037 Legion Post #186NJ 8037 Legion Post#186
- NJ 7603 Legion Post #117NJ 7603 Legion Post#117
- NJ 7081 Legion Post #228NJ 7081 Legion Post#228
- NJ 8247 Legion Post #331NJ 8247 Legion Post#331
- NJ 7716 Legion Post #141NJ 7716 Legion Post#141
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New Mexico
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New York
- NY 13066 Legion Post #369NY 13066 Legion Post#369
- NY 10314 Legion Post #296NY 10314 Legion Post#296
- NY 14225 Legion Post #1731NY 14225 Legion Post#1731
- NY 14067 Legion Post #425NY 14067 Legion Post#425
- NY 14067 Legion Post #1253NY 14067 Legion Post#1253
- NY 12302 Legion Post #1001NY 12302 Legion Post#1001
- NY 13669 Legion Post #69NY 13669 Legion Post#69
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North Carolina
- NC 28107 Legion Post #433NC 28107 Legion Post#433
- NC 28124 Legion Post #301NC 28124 Legion Post#301
- NC 27932 Legion Post #40NC 27932 Legion Post#40
- NC 28382 Legion Post #361NC 28382 Legion Post#361
- NC 28458 Legion Post #377NC 28458 Legion Post#377
- NC 27803 Legion Post #58NC 27803 Legion Post#58
- NC 28573 Legion Post #64NC 28573 Legion Post#64
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North Dakota
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Ohio
- OH 43140 Legion Post #105OH 43140 Legion Post#105
- OH 43945 Legion Post #442OH 43945 Legion Post#442
- OH 43611 Legion Post #110OH 43611 Legion Post#110
- OH 45212 Legion Post #123OH 45212 Legion Post#123
- OH 45813 Legion Post #253OH 45813 Legion Post#253
- OH 44090 Legion Post #8OH 44090 Legion Post#8
- OH 43506 Legion Post #284OH 43506 Legion Post#284
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
- PA 16063 Legion Post #474PA 16063 Legion Post#474
- PA 18507 Legion Post #604PA 18507 Legion Post#604
- PA 15963 Legion Post #137PA 15963 Legion Post#137
- PA 15212 Legion Post #703PA 15212 Legion Post#703
- PA 16866 Legion Post #437PA 16866 Legion Post#437
- PA 18901 Legion Post #210PA 18901 Legion Post#210
- PA 15223 Legion Post #597PA 15223 Legion Post#597
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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 78714 Legion Post #151TX 78714 Legion Post#151
- TX 78061 Legion Post #5TX 78061 Legion Post#5
- TX 78013 Legion Post #150TX 78013 Legion Post#150
- TX 79855 Legion Post #508TX 79855 Legion Post#508
- TX 79752 Legion Post #421TX 79752 Legion Post#421
- TX 79735 Legion Post #234TX 79735 Legion Post#234
- TX 78714 Legion Post #345TX 78714 Legion Post#345
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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 53039 Legion Post #420WI 53039 Legion Post#420
- WI 53402 Legion Post #310WI 53402 Legion Post#310
- WI 54017 Legion Post #80WI 54017 Legion Post#80
- WI 53110 Legion Post #16WI 53110 Legion Post#16
- WI 54001 Legion Post #169WI 54001 Legion Post#169
- WI 54754 Legion Post #140WI 54754 Legion Post#140
- WI 54562 Legion Post #431WI 54562 Legion Post#431
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Wyoming
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