General session begins in Tampa; watch on YouTube.
The general sessions of the 106th American Legion National Convention in Tampa, Fla., begin on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 8:30 a.m. All three days, Tuesday through Thursday, of the sessions will be streamed live on The American Legion’s YouTube page. Highlights include:
- Opening Ceremony with Master of Ceremonies Scotty Hasting
- American Legion Youth Champions
- Spirit of Service Awards
- Distinguished Service Medal to U.S. Army
- Dwight Birdwell, Medal of Honor recipient
- Distinguished Service Medal to U.S. Marine Corps
- Distinguished Service Medal to U.S. Navy
- Welcomes from Legion Family leaders, political figures and distinguished guests
- Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Video Remembrance
- National Commander James A. LaCoursiere Jr. report to convention
- PNC Miles S. Epling Celebration/Remembrance
- Collection of Donations to Legion Charities
- Collection of Donations to Veterans & Children Foundation
- Collection of Donations to National Emergency Fund
- Collection of Donations to Operation Comfort Warriors
- National Commander's Banquet* that evening (must have ticket to attend)
(All times listed are Eastern, and are tentative and/or subject to change.)
Follow legion.org for the latest news and photos/videos, and download the national convention app to get up-to-date schedules and information (be sure to enable alerts).
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