A square deal for every child

A square deal for every child

The American Legion’s connection to child welfare is deep in its roots. In 1924, some five years after the end of World War I, The American Legion began raising money for an endowment fund that would, among other things, feed the organization’s efforts to care for the...
Step up for the Children

Step up for the Children

By Roxanne Jones Chair, Children & Youth Commission  Since the 1920’s, The American Legion has been actively involved with children’s issues, and often the driving force on behalf of children on the federal, state and local levels. In 1938, April was formally...