Pillar 1: Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation
Pillar 2: National Security
about the american legion
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization. Focusing on service to veterans, servicemembers and communities, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States. Membership swiftly grew to over 1 million, and local posts sprang up across the country. Today, membership stands at nearly 2 million in more than 13,000 posts worldwide.
Pillar 3: Americanism
Pillar 4: Children and Youth
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The national website for the American Legion is here. It contains much information about the American Legion, its pillars, services and more.