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The American Legion
Non-profit Organizations
Indianapolis, IN 46,782 followers
Supporting veterans, the military and their families since 1919. Veterans strengthening America.
About us
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic, war-time veterans service organization, devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is a not-for-profit community-service organization which now numbers 2 million members, men and women, in about 13,000 American Legion posts worldwide.
- Website
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http://www.legion.org
External link for The American Legion
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Indianapolis, IN
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1919
- Specialties
- Veterans benefits, GI Bill and Post GI Bill, VA claims, Jobs for veterans, Grass-roots lobbying, Legion Baseball, Boys State and Boys Nation, Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation, Americanism, U.S. Flag, Legion Riders, Operation Comfort Warriors, and National Emergency Fund
Locations
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Primary
700 N Pennsylvania Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204, US
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5745 Lee Road
Indianapolis, IN 46216, US
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1608 K Street NW
Washington, DC 20006, US
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5745 Lee Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46216, US
Employees at The American Legion
Updates
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The names of 631 fallen soldiers of the U.S. Army’s 1st Infantry Division from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are now engraved on bronze plaques and memorialized forever on the First Infantry Division Monument in Washington, D.C.
A day of honor for 631 Gold Star families
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“Any time that we can gather as free people is worth celebrating, but we should always remember the cost of that freedom." - American Legion National Commander Daniel Seehafer. #MemorialDay
‘The cost of freedom’
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Be the One who will be willing to show up for a veteran in need. The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare partnered to create this important message to support vulnerable veterans and service members who may be struggling with mental health issues. ‘Be The One’ is a national effort to eliminate the stigma of asking for help. Michael Rodriguez, President and CEO of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation, shares his perspective in this public service announcement.
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"Be willing to grab with both hands and hold on to a friend.” Gold Star wife Lisa Biddle, Marcus Luttrell, David Bellavia, & Michael Rodriguez want you to #BeTheOne to reach out to a #veteran in crisis. It can save a life. Learn more: betheone.org. NTT INDYCAR SERIES Chip Ganassi Racing #Indy500
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American Legion National Commander Daniel Seehafer is calling for support for Vietnam War combat nurse & Legionnaire Diane Carlson Evans' receipt of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Send your message to the White House today.
Presidential Medal of Freedom to Diane Carlson Evans
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SAL National Commander Don "JR" Hall calls for communities to honor the legacies of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom with respect and remembrance this #MemorialDay.
Sons of The American Legion honor the legacy of sacrifice
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American Legion National Commander Daniel Seehafer reminds us that Memorial Day is not the end of a three-day weekend, but a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made for our freedom. #MemorialDay
American Legion National Commander Memorial Day Message: Honor those who gave all
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The No. 8 American Legion Honda and its Be the One messaging will be on full display globally this weekend, with more than 200,000 fans in attendance and millions watching across the world during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500. #BeTheOne #Indy500
American Legion, Be the One to be seen by millions during Indy 500
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As Memorial Day approaches, members of the American Legion Family nationwide have observations planned, from traditional services at the post or a veterans memorial, or by performing gravesite honors. #MemorialDay
American Legion Family again at center of Memorial Day observances
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