The American Legion’s success depends
entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism. The organization
belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives.
Veterans strengthening veterans.
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 servicemembers and
veterans.