The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by
Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual
helpfulness.
- The American Legion is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit
organization with great political influence perpetuated by its grass-roots
involvement in the legislation process from local districts to Capitol Hill.
- Legionnairesβ sense of obligation to community, state and
nation drives an honest advocacy for veterans in Washington.
- The Legion stands behind the issues most important to the
nation's veterans community, backed by resolutions passed by volunteer
leadership.