Flag amendment introduced in House
Legion family members urged to contact their representatives and ask them to sign on as co-sponsors of H.J. Res. 47, the flag amendment.
In Memoriam: Honor your loved ones
Obituaries of veterans, Legion Family members may be posted on Honor & Remembrance web page at no cost.
Memorial Day observed May 27

Posts can download a speech and print ads to use during their memorial services.

World War II Museum plans Memorial Day events
Marine Corps band, Victory Belles highlight Memorial Day events at National WWII Museum in New Orleans.
Veteran family returns home to debris
The American Legion remains on-site in Moore, Okla., helping veterans with emergency assistance.
Legislators make public promise to solve backlog
Senators and Congressmen stage several pre-Memorial Day events to highlight VA backlog problem.
More than 50 percent of older VA claims processed
VA’s new initiative aims to resolve 67,000 older claims in the backlog within 60 days.
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