The term,“American Legion Family” is used consistently during your American Legion Experience. We consider all Programs associated with The American Legion as part of our family. Our facilities are known as the Post rather than Club, Bar, Lounge, etc. The American Legion Family consists of The American Legion, sister organization the American Legion Auxiliary, Legion Programs Sons of the American Legion and Legion Riders
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The American Legion was established in March 1919 in Paris, France, by officers and men of the American Expeditionary Forces (A.E.F.). It was subsequently chartered by the 66th U.S. Congress on September 16, 1919. As the nation's largest Veteran's Service Organization with over 2 million members and 14,000 posts nationwide, we relentlessly champion veterans and service members on Capitol Hill, support military families, and are dedicated to preventing veteran suicide. The Legion drafted the first “Flag Code” which was adopted by Congress in 1942. In 1943, Past National Commander Harry W. Colmery wrote the first draft of what is now known as the “GI Bill of Rights. |
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Founded in 1919, The American Legion Auxiliary has members from all walks of life. The Auxiliary administers hundreds of volunteer programs, gives tens of thousands of hours to its communities and to veterans, and raises millions of dollars to support its own programs, as well as other worthwhile charities familiar to Americans. It is all accomplished with volunteers. While originally organized to assist The American Legion, the Auxiliary has achieved its own unique identity while working side-by-side with the veterans who belong to The American Legion. Like the Legion, the Auxiliary’s interests have broadened to encompass the entire community. The American Legion Auxiliary is the world’s largest women’s patriotic service organization. |
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Founded in 1932, Sons of The American Legion (SAL) exists to honor the service and sacrifice of Legionnaires. S.A.L. members include males of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the U.S. military and were eligible for American Legion membership. SAL has raised more than $9 million for The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation. SAL members have volunteered over 500,000 hours at veterans hospitals and raised over $1,000,000 for VA hospitals and VA homes. The SAL also supports the Citizens Flag Alliance, a coalition dedicated to protecting the U.S. flag from desecration through a constitutional amendment. |