Did you know?

U.S. flag. On Memorial Day, the U.S. flag should be displayed at half-staff from sunrise until noon, then raised to the top at full staff.  www.legion.org/flag

Legion history. Episode two of the newly produced centennial documentary on the history and influence of The American Legion, “To Strengthen a Nation,” is available. “Episode 2: Mutual Helpfulness” focuses on The American Legion helping its fellow veterans through service officers, the GI Bill, Agent Orange benefits, and more.

Watch Episode 2, as well as “To Strengthen a Nation: Prelude” and “Episode 1: Formation of The American Legion,” on The American Legion’s YouTube channel at  www.youtube.com/user/americanlegionHQ. 

Resources. Does your post, district or department have events planned this summer where a message about who The American Legion is and its 100 years of service will be shared? National Headquarters has resources available to help you deliver this message. Download and share the “This is The American Legion” PowerPoint at      www.legion.org/membership/tools and the brochure is available at  www.legion.org/publications.

A “This is The American Legion” video, along with videos about The American Legion’s four pillars, also are available on the Legion’s Vimeo channel at  https://vimeo.com/album/4174471.

Flag Day. Flag Day is June 14, and The American Legion is a proud supplier of American-made U.S. flags through its Emblem Sales website, selling more than 1 million every year. To purchase a flag, visit  https://emblem.legion.org.