DAVENPORT, Iowa -- It was 100 years ago that the U.S. Congress chartered the American Legion, a service organization for veterans. Post 26 in Davenport marked the milestone with a celebration on ...

On hand at the American Legion 100th Anniversary Celebration were members of the Gold Star Post No.1365, the largest member Post on Staten Island. Back, Dennis McLoone, Paul Dietrich, Frank Peters ...

More than 200 people came out Saturday night to support the 100th anniversary of the American Legion in Ludlow. The not-for-profit was chartered in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization.

The early American Legion fought for the creation of the U.S. Veterans Bureau in 1921, the Veterans Administration in 1930 and the Department of Veteran Affairs in 1989, Cocco said.

Grand Forks American Legion Post 6 Commander Bob Greene, left, and Legionairre Dennis Almer discuss this weekend's Patriotism in the Park events that will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ...

The American Legion 100th Anniversary mantra is “Legacy and Vision” – both a celebration of past accomplishments and a renewal of the organization’s resolve to serve communities, states ...

KINGSTON — Amid an atmosphere of balloons, flags and history, the Kingston American Legion Post 395 marked its 100th anniversary Friday night — a distinction it shares with the national ...

American Legion Post 4 staff and volunteers, from left, Diana Salsbury, Maria Rivera and Billee Welk sort a collection of military uniforms to be displayed during the 100th Anniversary Celebration ...

The American Legion was established in 1919, when members of the U.S. Expeditionary Forces, serving in World War I, met in Paris and created the Legion.

PECATONICA, Ill. (WIFR) - Pecatonica American Legion Post 197 hosts an event to bring the community together in celebrating their 100th anniversary. Everyone is welcome to celebrate and support ...