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American legion

The American Legion
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Motto "For God and Country"
Established March 16, 1919; 97 years ago (1919-03-16)
Founder Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.
Founded at Paris, France
Type 501(c)(19)American veterans' organization
35-0144250
Legal status 36 U.S.C. 217U.S. chartered corporation
Headquarters Indianapolis, Indiana
Coordinates 39°46′37″N 86°09′22″W / 39.776996°N 86.156201°W / 39.776996; -86.156201
Region served
Worldwide
Membership (2014)
2,400,000
Charles E. Schmidt
  • Paul L. Espinoza
  • Paul Martel
  • Vincent J. Troiola
  • Douglas L. Boldt
  • Fae Casper
Daniel S. Wheeler
George A. Buskirk
National Executive Committee
Publication The American Legion
Subsidiaries
Secessions Forty and Eight
Affiliations Patriot Guard Riders
Website legion.org

The American Legion, Inc., is a wartime veterans' organization formed in Paris, France, on March 16, 1919, by members of the American Expeditionary Forces. It was chartered by Congress on September 16, 1919. The American Legion is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, and also has offices in Washington, D.C. It played the leading role in drafting and passing the GI Bill in 1944.

In addition to organizing commemorative events, volunteer veterans operating through The American Legion support activities and provide assistance at Veterans Administration hospitals and clinics. The American Legion is active in issue-oriented U.S. politics. Its primary political activity is lobbying on behalf of interests of veterans and service members, including support for veterans benefits such as pensions and the Veterans Health Administration. The veterans' organization has also historically promoted Americanism and opposed Communism in the United States, providing names of persons and organizations to the Hollywood blacklist.


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