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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 91118 Legion Post #239CA 91118 Legion Post#239
- CA 92352 Legion Post #360CA 92352 Legion Post#360
- CA 91409 Legion Post #193CA 91409 Legion Post#193
- CA 92581 Legion Post #848CA 92581 Legion Post#848
- CA 93258 Legion Post #20CA 93258 Legion Post#20
- CA 93279 Legion Post #785CA 93279 Legion Post#785
- CA 91392 Legion Post #538CA 91392 Legion Post#538
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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Florida
- FL 33037 Legion Post #333FL 33037 Legion Post#333
- FL 33841 Legion Post #23FL 33841 Legion Post#23
- FL 32073 Legion Post #373FL 32073 Legion Post#373
- FL 32340 Legion Post #195FL 32340 Legion Post#195
- FL 33868 Legion Post #60FL 33868 Legion Post#60
- FL 32054 Legion Post #153FL 32054 Legion Post#153
- FL 34222 Legion Post #325FL 34222 Legion Post#325
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
- IL 60803 Legion Post #1987IL 60803 Legion Post#1987
- IL 60181 Legion Post #652IL 60181 Legion Post#652
- IL 62219 Legion Post #1227IL 62219 Legion Post#1227
- IL 60624 Legion Post #1268IL 60624 Legion Post#1268
- IL 60613 Legion Post #509IL 60613 Legion Post#509
- IL 62891 Legion Post #82IL 62891 Legion Post#82
- IL 60515 Legion Post #80IL 60515 Legion Post#80
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Indiana
- IN 46943 Legion Post #402IN 46943 Legion Post#402
- IN 46537 Legion Post #385IN 46537 Legion Post#385
- IN 46982 Legion Post #431IN 46982 Legion Post#431
- IN 46515 Legion Post #93IN 46515 Legion Post#93
- IN 47202 Legion Post #24IN 47202 Legion Post#24
- IN 46236 Legion Post #128IN 46236 Legion Post#128
- IN 47968 Legion Post #427IN 47968 Legion Post#427
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Iowa
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Kansas
- KS 67133 Legion Post #420KS 67133 Legion Post#420
- KS 67020 Legion Post #196KS 67020 Legion Post#196
- KS 67544 Legion Post #286KS 67544 Legion Post#286
- KS 66944 Legion Post #302KS 66944 Legion Post#302
- KS 66094 Legion Post #154KS 66094 Legion Post#154
- KS 66066 Legion Post #36KS 66066 Legion Post#36
- KS 67010 Legion Post #189KS 67010 Legion Post#189
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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 49302 Legion Post #528MI 49302 Legion Post#528
- MI 49310 Legion Post #240MI 49310 Legion Post#240
- MI 48140 Legion Post #514MI 48140 Legion Post#514
- MI 49259 Legion Post #526MI 49259 Legion Post#526
- MI 49847 Legion Post #340MI 49847 Legion Post#340
- MI 49757 Legion Post #299MI 49757 Legion Post#299
- MI 48758 Legion Post #400MI 48758 Legion Post#400
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Minnesota
- MN 56310 Legion Post #538MN 56310 Legion Post#538
- MN 55337 Legion Post #1700MN 55337 Legion Post#1700
- MN 56354 Legion Post #219MN 56354 Legion Post#219
- MN 55420 Legion Post #493MN 55420 Legion Post#493
- MN 56260 Legion Post #252MN 56260 Legion Post#252
- MN 55076 Legion Post #424MN 55076 Legion Post#424
- MN 56257 Legion Post #536MN 56257 Legion Post#536
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Mississippi
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Missouri
- MO 65302 Legion Post #16MO 65302 Legion Post#16
- MO 65325 Legion Post #305MO 65325 Legion Post#305
- MO 65058 Legion Post #519MO 65058 Legion Post#519
- MO 63551 Legion Post #575MO 63551 Legion Post#575
- MO 64658 Legion Post #264MO 64658 Legion Post#264
- MO 64633 Legion Post #239MO 64633 Legion Post#239
- MO 64668 Legion Post #551MO 64668 Legion Post#551
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Montana
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Nebraska
- NE 69155 Legion Post #303NE 69155 Legion Post#303
- NE 68653 Legion Post #283NE 68653 Legion Post#283
- NE 68764 Legion Post #136NE 68764 Legion Post#136
- NE 68883 Legion Post #314NE 68883 Legion Post#314
- NE 68467 Legion Post #19NE 68467 Legion Post#19
- NE 68059 Legion Post #143NE 68059 Legion Post#143
- NE 68932 Legion Post #169NE 68932 Legion Post#169
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
- NJ 7653 Legion Post #207NJ 7653 Legion Post#207
- NJ 8016 Legion Post #336NJ 8016 Legion Post#336
- NJ 7840 Legion Post #164NJ 7840 Legion Post#164
- NJ 7026 Legion Post #255NJ 7026 Legion Post#255
- NJ 7930 Legion Post #342NJ 7930 Legion Post#342
- NJ 7602 Legion Post #55NJ 7602 Legion Post#55
- NJ 8009 Legion Post #357NJ 8009 Legion Post#357
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New Mexico
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New York
- NY 11722 Legion Post #1039NY 11722 Legion Post#1039
- NY 11795 Legion Post #1738NY 11795 Legion Post#1738
- NY 14616 Legion Post #468NY 14616 Legion Post#468
- NY 11209 Legion Post #157NY 11209 Legion Post#157
- NY 13319 Legion Post #1000NY 13319 Legion Post#1000
- NY 10013 Legion Post #543NY 10013 Legion Post#543
- NY 13731 Legion Post #200NY 13731 Legion Post#200
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North Carolina
- NC 28391 Legion Post #62NC 28391 Legion Post#62
- NC 28513 Legion Post #289NC 28513 Legion Post#289
- NC 27882 Legion Post #91NC 27882 Legion Post#91
- NC 28451 Legion Post #68NC 28451 Legion Post#68
- NC 28377 Legion Post #35NC 28377 Legion Post#35
- NC 27501 Legion Post #436NC 27501 Legion Post#436
- NC 28714 Legion Post #122NC 28714 Legion Post#122
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North Dakota
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Ohio
- OH 45872 Legion Post #539OH 45872 Legion Post#539
- OH 43229 Legion Post #82OH 43229 Legion Post#82
- OH 43011 Legion Post #460OH 43011 Legion Post#460
- OH 44095 Legion Post #678OH 44095 Legion Post#678
- OH 45440 Legion Post #598OH 45440 Legion Post#598
- OH 44483 Legion Post #540OH 44483 Legion Post#540
- OH 44236 Legion Post #464OH 44236 Legion Post#464
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
- PA 15202 Legion Post #116PA 15202 Legion Post#116
- PA 17512 Legion Post #372PA 17512 Legion Post#372
- PA 18642 Legion Post #585PA 18642 Legion Post#585
- PA 18651 Legion Post #463PA 18651 Legion Post#463
- PA 15017 Legion Post #290PA 15017 Legion Post#290
- PA 18032 Legion Post #215PA 18032 Legion Post#215
- PA 15772 Legion Post #582PA 15772 Legion Post#582
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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 76380 Legion Post #209TX 76380 Legion Post#209
- TX 77963 Legion Post #193TX 77963 Legion Post#193
- TX 76634 Legion Post #322TX 76634 Legion Post#322
- TX 77207 Legion Post #594TX 77207 Legion Post#594
- TX 79544 Legion Post #584TX 79544 Legion Post#584
- TX 76534 Legion Post #526TX 76534 Legion Post#526
- TX 78029 Legion Post #13TX 78029 Legion Post#13
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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 54763 Legion Post #511WI 54763 Legion Post#511
- WI 54812 Legion Post #212WI 54812 Legion Post#212
- WI 53586 Legion Post #105WI 53586 Legion Post#105
- WI 54610 Legion Post #224WI 54610 Legion Post#224
- WI 54022 Legion Post #121WI 54022 Legion Post#121
- WI 53504 Legion Post #251WI 53504 Legion Post#251
- WI 54495 Legion Post #442WI 54495 Legion Post#442
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Wyoming
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