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The Boys of ’76, a drum corps sponsored by American Legion Post 76 in Racine, Wis., marches at the 29th National Convention in New York City in 1947.

The March of a New Time

The Legion pioneered today’s drum and bugle corps rage, now pushes to energize band and color guard programs.

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Honoring the 'Faces of War'

May 24, 2012

National adjutant delivers Memorial Day-themed address.

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Doolittle Raiders reunited on 70th anniversary

April 26, 2012

Doolittle Raiders honored at ceremony marking 70th anniversary of historic mission

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Myrna Alexander, left, interviews Francis Dawson about his wartime service as Margie Kruse transcribes.

For future generations

Court reporters lend their skills to the Veterans History Project, transcribing thousands of hours of war stories.

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National Post History Contest kicking off

March 15, 2012

Department conventions the first stop for judging; first-place finishers to go to national contest, judged during Fall Meetings at National Headquarters.

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‘A man of integrity’

March 8, 2012

PNC Galbraith, who passed away March 4, is remembered as a gentleman and true servant to veterans.

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Archived audio of JFK addressing Legionnaires

March 8, 2012

Former president John F. Kennedy was presented the Legion’s Distinguished Service Medal in 1962 and addressed Legionnaires on hand.

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PNC Galbraith passes away

March 6, 2012

William Galbraith was a life Legion member and served as national commander from 1967-1968.

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World War I Museum spring event schedule

March 2, 2012

The National World War I Museum in Missouri has announced its Spring 2012 schedule of events.

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The Strenuous Life

The Roosevelt philosophy has produced war heroes, business leaders, public servants, the 26th U.S. president and an American Legion founder. Theodore Roosevelt IV explains what it means and how it shaped him.

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