February 16, 2024

Prepare for the Legion's 105th birthday with this speech

By The American Legion
Dispatch
Prepare for the Legion's 105th birthday with this speech
Prepare for the Legion's 105th birthday with this speech

The American Legion is turning 105 on Friday, March 15.

The American Legion is turning 105 on Friday, March 15 – the day in 1919 when the first American Legion caucus, held by members of the American Expeditionary Force, convened in Paris.

Each year, Legion posts across the country hold events – public, private or both – to commemorate this anniversary. Posts are encouraged to upload recaps and photos of their birthday celebrations (and other community activities) to legiontown.org

A 105th birthday speech has been drafted by the Legion’s Media and Communications staff as a way for Legionnaires to emphasize what the Legion represents, both to themselves and to the community at large. They are not meant to be recited verbatim; members are encouraged to amend them to taste and audience. The speech can be downloaded here

 

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