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Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month.

Americanism is an unfailing love of country, loyalty to its institutions and ideals, eagerness to defend it against all enemies, individual allegiance to the U.S. flag and a desire to secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity. See American Legion's Programs of Americanism.

Download the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year application; Firefighter of the Year application. The American Legion awards its National Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award to a law enforcement officer who has exceeded the duty requirements expected of his or her position and has demonstrated a distinct pattern of community service coupled with professional achievement.

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On the first day of every month, Legion Family members are encouraged to wear a Be the One item to show their commitment to reducing the stigma around mental health issues among veterans and servicemembers. And to start a conversation about what Be the One is and how to save the life of a veteran. Legion posts should also promote Be the One on the first day of every month. Visit legion.org/betheone. 

Military veterans in and around the Sacramento, Calif., area are invited to a special event Feb. 2-4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at American Legion Post 77, 523 Bush Street, Woodland, CA 95695. 

State teams along with local members from The American Legion will discuss veterans benefits and service to the community. A veteran service officer will be available to assist veterans with claims or answer veteran-related questions. 

All veterans are invited to visit Post 77 to learn more about The American Legion and benefits available to them. 

View a guide to honoring the Four Chaplains. American Legion posts nationwide remember Four Chaplains Day with memorial services that pay tribute to the courageous chaplains and the brave young men who lost their lives when the Dorchester tragically sunk on Feb. 3, 1943, while crossing the North Atlantic, transporting troops to an American base in Greenland.

This target date is worth 8,500 points for meeting the 85% target (not including DMS totals). Transmittals must be received and fully processed at National Headquarters during normal business hours on or before the February target date. See department membership standings. 

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On this federal holiday, Legion Family members honor all those who have served as president of the United States.

The American Legion conducts two Department Service Officer School sessions each year. DSO School is geared for the professional accredited American Legion representative at the regional office, county and state levels. Attendees must be endorsed by the department adjutant, who must submit a certification form to National Headquarters. Learn how to attend DSO School.

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American Legion leadership will gather in Washington, D.C., Feb. 25-28 to meet with representatives and watch National Commander Daniel J. Seehafer testify before Congress on Legion legislative priorities. Visit legion.org/washingtonconference for guidance on how to engage your lawmakers, the Know Before You Go presentation, the legislative agenda and more resources.  

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The Feb. 27 Training Tuesday at 7 p.m. Eastern time, hosted by the Internal Affairs & Membership Division, is on how to conduct a post meeting. This session will discuss the fundamental aspects of effective post meetings to ensure clarity, productivity and efficiency. Register for the virtual training.

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