About Us

The American Legion, since its inception in 1919, has remained committed to four key pillars of advocacy and support: Veterans affairs & rehabilitation; National Security; Americanizm and Children & Youth.  Below is the Preamble of The American Legion Constitution which delivers both the spirit and intent of our organization.

Preamble to The American Legion Constitution

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 Americanizm

To preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in the Great 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 santify our comradship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.

First Caucus of American Legion in Paris, France 1919

Congress Grants Legion it’s Charter in 1919