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The American Legion - The Beginning
The American Legion began in Paris, France in 1919. It was chartered and incorporated by US Congress later that same year as a patriotic veterans organization. Focusing on service to veterans, service members 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. Today, its membership stands at more than 2,000,000 veterans and active duty service members with more than 13,000 posts worldwide. Over the years, the Legion has influenced considerable social change in America, won hundreds of benefits for veterans and produced many important programs for children and youth.
Eligibility
If you have served at least 1 day of federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces since December 7, 1941, and have been honorably discharged or are still serving, you are eligible for membership in The American Legion.
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