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American Legion is “appalled” by conditions at Jackson VA facility

November 15, 2013

WASHINGTON (Nov. 14, 2013) — Daniel M. Dellinger, national commander of The American Legion said he is...

VA Resuming Normal Operations as Government Shutdown Ends

VA Resuming Normal Operations as Government Shutdown Ends

October 23, 2013

WASHINGTON (October 17, 2013) – Employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs are working to resume normal...

Commander thankful shutdown is halted

Commander thankful shutdown is halted

October 23, 2013

WASHINGTON (Oct. 17, 2013) — American Legion National Commander Daniel M. Dellinger expressed relief Thursday after a...

The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation awards over $644,005 in grants

The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation awards over $644,005 in grants

October 23, 2013

INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 16, 2013) — The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, in its 59th year, has awarded...

Legion agrees with VA: ‘End this shutdown’

Legion agrees with VA: ‘End this shutdown’

October 9, 2013

Secretary’s testimony paints bleak picture for veterans if the impasse continues in Washington. WASHINGTON (Oct. 9, 2013)...

VA regional offices shut down

VA regional offices shut down

October 8, 2013

WASHINGTON (Oct. 8, 2013) — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced it is placing more...

Congress is missing its chance to help America’s veterans

Congress is missing its chance to help America’s veterans

October 8, 2013

WASHINGTON (Oct. 2, 2013) — The House of Representatives failed to pass a bill yesterday that would...

The American Legion Daily Newsclips, Thursday, July 25, 2013

The American Legion Daily Newsclips, Thursday, July 25, 2013

July 25, 2013

Ex-VA Boss: Elderly Vet Claims Worsen Backlog House Votes To Block More DoD Furloughs In 2014 U.S....

Flag amendment introduced in Senate

Flag amendment introduced in Senate

June 14, 2013

The amendment would restore the power of Congress to protect the U.S. Flag from desecration WASHINGTON, June...

American Legion praises Congress for passage of new Stolen Valor Act

American Legion praises Congress for passage of new Stolen Valor Act

May 23, 2013

WASHINGTON (May 23, 2013) – The American Legion is praising Congress for passing the new Stolen Valor...

The American Legion Washington DC Office *HOT ISSUES*

The American Legion Washington DC Office HOT ISSUES

May 16, 2013

May 16, 2013 – ISSUES– VA Medical Leases The VA&R and Legislative division are working together on...

Legion calls for ‘zero tolerance’ of military sexual assault

Legion calls for ‘zero tolerance’ of military sexual assault

May 16, 2013

WASHINGTON (May 9, 2013) — The American Legion’s governing body today approved a resolution urging the U.S....

For God and Country we associate ourselves together for the following purposes: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 all 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 goodwill on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.