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Aerospace and National Defense

In the American Legion, we hear a lot about service to veterans and children and youth, but the organization was founded on both veterans’ service and national defense as equal, core components. The founders advocated for a strong U.S. military and national defense, partly because they had witnessed firsthand the nation’s military and educational shortcomings before the Great War.

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The Preparedness Movement and The American Legion

The Preparedness Movement was a massive, highly influential political and cultural campaign between 1914 and 1917 that aggressively built up the United States military. It emerged immediately after the outbreak of World War I in Europe and served as a fierce counterweight to President Woodrow Wilson’s official policy of neutral isolationism.

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Service Beyond the Call: Commander Liliana Armenta Champions Veterans and Community at 69th Annual Salute to the Navy

By Tom Moore, District 22 Commander NATIONAL CITY, Calif. — When community leadership calls, American Legion Department of California Historian and Post 255 Commander Liliana Armenta does not just answer, she leads the charge from the front lines. Surrounded by rows...
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THE AMERICAN LEGION’S MISSION

Chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919, The American Legion is the nation’s largest veterans service organization and its Department of California is dedicated to serving the approximately 2 million veterans living in communities across the Golden State.

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Veteran families strengthen America

The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of The American Legion have worked decades, steadfastly, and side by side, promoting patriotism and national security while supporting youth and advocating for veterans and active-duty military. The American Legion Family also includes American Legion Riders, a program of motorcycle enthusiasts.

OUR FOUR PILLARS

The American Legion is committed to mentoring youth and the sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans. California veterans and their families strengthen America.

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