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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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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(INDIANAPOLIS, February 8, 2021) --The nation's pre-eminent veterans organization congratulated Denis McDonough for his confirmation by the U.S. Senate to serve as the 11th secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. "The honor given to you today is...
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Update: 2020 & 2021 National Legion College
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Cultural Collections Survey
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