The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization.
It is the nation’s largest wartime 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.
Membership is open to all honorably discharged that served at least one day of active military duty during the dates below.
April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918
December 7, 1941 - December 31, 1946
June 25, 1950 - January 31, 1955
February 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975
August 28, 1982 - July 31, 1984
December 20, 1989 - January 31, 1990
August 2, 1990 - OPEN