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Commander to meet with Obama

American Legion National Commander Clarence Hill will wrap up the 50th Washington Conference Wednesday afternoon by meeting with President Obama in the Oval Office.

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Calling on Congress

Hill climbs The Hill during American Legion's 50th Washington Conference.

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Truly making a difference

National Commander Clarence E. Hill explains how the Legion has made a difference in the past year during the Washington Conference Commander's Call.

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Need for volunteering continues to grow

Panel discussion addresses the importance of Legionnaires volunteering in various areas to serve their fellow veterans.

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The Washington Conference at 50

Past National Commander William Burke's vision of a conference that would 'demonstrate to both the Congress and our executive and administrative leadership the size, scope and the importance of The American Legion' is still relevant today.

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Tune in live for the Commander's Call

The Commander's Call of the 50th American Legion Washington Conference will be streamed live on www.legion.org Tuesday, March 2, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

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Still making a difference after 50 years in D.C.

National commander's 1960 vision for a more unified voice in the nation's capital launched a lasting series of high-profile Legion gatherings.

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Washington Conference 2010 schedule

Washington Conference 2010 schedule

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Opening their doors

Several American Legion posts and other venues have expressed a desire to host functions during the 2010 National Convention in Milwaukee.

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Troop supporter guest at commander's banquet

Country music star Aaron Tippin has made several trips to Afghanistan and Iraq.

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