The American Legion
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.
Focusing on service to veterans, servicemembers and communities, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States. Membership swiftly grew to over 1 million, and local posts sprang up across the country. Today, membership stands at over 2.4 million in 14,000 posts worldwide. The posts are organized into 55 departments: one each for the 50 states, along with the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, France, Mexico and the Philippines.
Over the years, the Legion has influenced considerable social change in America, won hundreds of benefits for veterans and produced many important programs for children and youth. For a chronology of significant dates in Legion history, click here.
Check out the article on the American Legion Auxiliary on page 3 in this publication: www.turnerpublishing.net.
POW/MIA Memorial Project
Please read below this article regarding The American Legion Family Department of Maine POW/MIA Memorial Project that will be built at Department of Maine Headquarters in Winslow
This memorial is to honor and remember the 480 Mainers who are still unaccounted for.
UPDATE AS OF MARCH 19TH 293 names have been sponsored out of the 480, 187 more need sponsors. These heroes paid the ultimate sacrifice.
We Can Because They Did
Between the Post, Auxiliary, Legion Riders and Sons of the America Legion of Post #39 (6) bricks have been sponsored. UPDATE—The Legion Family Post #39 has sponsored an additional (6) bricks, for a total of 12 thus far thanks to the following donors: Earl Beaulieu (1 brick), Ed Welch (2 bricks), Marie Haloulos (1 brick), Clint Buzzell (1/2 brick), Shirley Leahan (1/2 brick), John Bryant (1/2 brick)
If you would like to donate towards a brick, please send check payable to Madison ALA at PO Box 325, Madison, ME 04950. Please earmark it POW/MIA Project. Each time we reach $50, we will sponsor another name. Any questions, please call Harriet at 635-2051 or Michelle at Department Headquarters at 465-4966.
The complete details are on the back. There is also a donation jar at the hall.
Thank you very much in advance for your support.
