California – American Legion National Conventions
An important part of the history of The Department of California. We have hosted six National Conventions since 1932.
The American Legion’s largest annual meeting is the National Convention. Over 100 national conventions have been held at different cities across the nation. California has hosted six of our National Conventions, they are:
Convention #5
October 16-19, 1923 San Francisco, CA
Convention Program – Proceeding of Convention
Convention #28
September 30-October 4, 1946 San Francisco, CA
Convention Program – Proceedings of Convention
Convention #38
September 3-6, 1956 Los Angeles, CA
Convention Program – Proceedings of Convention
Convention #20
September 19-22, 1938 Los Angeles, CA
Convention Program – Proceedings of Convention
Convention #32
October 9-12, 1950 Los Angeles, CA
Convention Program – Proceedings of Convention
Convention #81
September 3-9, 1999 Anaheim, CA
Convention Program – Proceedings of Convention
Our National Convention Delegates alone have the authority to approve changes to the Legion’s constitution and bylaws. The group is also responsible for passing programs that determine the course of the Legion, setting membership dues for the upcoming year, and electing a national commander and five national vice commanders to serve until the next convention.
