Founded by an Act of Congress after World War I, The American Legion fiercely advocates for the unique needs of every generation of veterans, service members, and their families who pledge to protect our nation. Today, we are committed to destigmatizing mental health support, offering peer-to-peer resources, and empowering everyone to Be The One in the fight to prevent veteran suicide.
The American Legion Auxiliary supports The American Legion and honors the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad.
Members include males of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the U.S. military and were eligible for American Legion membership.
American Legion Riders chapters are well known for their charitable work, which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local children’s hospitals, schools, veterans homes, severely wounded service members and scholarships.
Advocacy
National Legislative Division
The American Legion’s National Legislative Division actively addresses issues of national importance in Washington and across the country. Serving as The Voice of the Veteran on Capitol Hill, the division advocates for servicemembers, veterans, and their families by advancing The American Legion’s legislative agenda, guiding Congress with trusted expertise, and building strategic partnerships that ensure veterans’ benefits and services endure for generations. 
National Affairs
The American Legion promotes civic responsibility, national security, and the preservation of American values.
American Legion Baseball and World Series
Boys State/Boys Nation
Junior Shooting Sports
Oratorical Contest
Scholarships