American Legion News Releases
American Legion Legacy Run to Honor Military
Hundreds of motorcyclists will take the concept of "veterans helping veterans" to a new level next week when The American Legion Riders kick off the third annual American Legion Legacy Run to...
Indianapolis, In, August 12, 2008
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All-Star Rick Monday to Coach at White House
As Major League greats line up today for one final All-Star Game in legendary Yankee Stadium, one former All-Star is headed to an even more historical venue - the White House.
Former Los Angeles...
Washington, Dc, July 15, 2008Read More
\"Freedom Walks\" Urged for 9-11 Commemorations
The Department of Defense has asked posts of The American Legion to consider coordinating a "Freedom Walk" in their communities to commemorate the 7th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on...
Indianapolis, In, July 11, 2008Read More
President Signs GI Bill
In a bipartisan action hailed today by the leader of the nation's largest veterans organization as "an historic event," the president today signed legislation that provides $162 billion to carry...
Washington, D.c., June 30, 2008Read More
A GI Bill Worthy of Its Name
BY MARTY CONATSER
When The American Legion wrote the first draft of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, it changed the course of American history. A generation of heroes was able to join the...
Indianapolis, In, June 12, 2008Read More
Video link allows veteran, military voters to question presidential candidates
The American Legion and Military.com are teaming up to enable military and veteran voters to pose questions directly to U.S. presidential candidates this election year.
"Debate 2008" is an...
Indianapolis, In, May 14, 2008Read More
American Legion to Congress: ‘Pass a clean GI Bill’
The leader of the nation's preeminent veterans organization criticized Congress for delaying a needed GI Bill because of cost. Improvements to the current GI Bill, like its predecessors, will serve as...
Indianapolis, In, May 09, 2008Read More
Shakopee Teen Named The American Legion Eagle Scout of The Year
A Shakopee, Minn., student has been named The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year for 2008.
Paul J. P. Banwart, 18, a senior at Shakopee High School and a member of Venturing Crew 88,...
Indianapolis, In, May 08, 2008Read More
American Legion Joins Department of Homeland Security in promoting Fifth Annual National Preparedness Month
The American Legion has joined with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in promoting the fifth annual National Preparedness Month this September and encourages Americans to prepare for emergencies...
Washington, Dc, May 01, 2008Read More
Veterans Launch National Education Effort on Illegal Immigration
Crime, terrorism and dependency on scarce government dollars are some of the major reasons why the nation's largest veterans organization is concerned about illegal immigration. So concerned, in fact,...
Indianapolis, In, April 28, 2008Read More
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