Americanism report highlights Legion’s dedication to youth 

The American Legion recognizes February as Americanism Month – a time to reflect on the importance of upholding what the Preamble to The American Legion Constitution states, which is “To foster and perpetuate a 100 percent Americanism.”

The released Americanism By-the-Numbers report for 2022 highlights the commitment by Legionnaires to uphold a 100 percent Americanism through youth program support and post activities.

See the full Americanism By-the Numbers report for 2022 here. 

Below are a few highlights from the report:

- 50,575 youth from 2,975 teams played American Legion Baseball, representing 49 American Legion departments.

- 10,597 rising high school seniors participated in 50 American Legion Boys State programs. 

- 859 oratorical contests were conducted that involved 4,917 youth from 50 departments.

- 854 individual athletes and 134 shooting clubs entered the 2021-2022 postal round competition of The American Legion Junior Shooting Sports National Tournament. 

- 14,205 students were presented an American Legion School Award Medal.

- 4,527 Flag Day activities were conducted by posts.

- 335 citizenship and naturalization activities were conducted in local communities

- 572  American Legion posts participated in American Education Week.

- 1,273 Get Out the Vote activities were conducted.