SUPERMAN’S LINK TO THE AMERICAN LEGION
by Rick Pushies
Although many Legionnaires wanted Franklin Roosevelt, Jr. (son of American President, Teddy Roosevelt) to be our first National Commander as he was considered to be the father of the Legion. Roosevelt did not feel his being the National Commander would be good for the Legion and fought off all attempts to make him National Commander.
The responsibilities of the first National Commander of The American Legion went to Franklin D’Olier of Pennsylvania. This is where the blood link of Superman to The American Legion was created. Superman (Christopher Reeves) was Franklin D’Olier’s grandson.
Author: Web Team
Rick is a veteran of the Marine Corps and served during the Vietnam War era. He serves as a Technical Advisor to the Media and Communications Commission. He is a member of the Department Web Team. Rick received the Otto Hasse Legionnaire of the Year Award in 2016, Department of California Award for work on the department website in 2019, and in 2023 Rick received The American Legion Medal of Merit from the Department of California.