Congratulations to KARE 11 and the Courier Journal, this year's recipients of The American Legion's Fourth Estate Awards. #ALConv2024
The American Legion
Non-profit Organizations
Indianapolis, IN 48,137 followers
Supporting veterans, the military and their families since 1919. Veterans strengthening America.
About us
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic, war-time veterans service organization, devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is a not-for-profit community-service organization which now numbers 2 million members, men and women, in about 13,000 American Legion posts worldwide.
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http://www.legion.org
External link for The American Legion
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Indianapolis, IN
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1919
- Specialties
- Veterans benefits, GI Bill and Post GI Bill, VA claims, Jobs for veterans, Grass-roots lobbying, Legion Baseball, Boys State and Boys Nation, Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation, Americanism, U.S. Flag, Legion Riders, Operation Comfort Warriors, and National Emergency Fund
Locations
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Primary
700 N Pennsylvania Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204, US
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5745 Lee Road
Indianapolis, IN 46216, US
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1608 K Street NW
Washington, DC 20006, US
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5745 Lee Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46216, US
Employees at The American Legion
Updates
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Chip Ganassi Racing drivers Alex Palou and Linus Lundqvist, both driving cars with American Legion branding, head into this weekend’s NTT INDYCAR SERIES doubleheader at the Milwaukee Mile oval hoping to get a step closer to earning a championship of sorts.
Palou, Lundqvist closing in on series champ, Rookie of the Year heading to Milwaukee
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As he stood on the stage of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans addressing delegates to the 105th American Legion National Convention, newly elected National Commander James A. LaCoursiere Jr. pledged to continue to maintain the mission of the organization’s Be the One veteran suicide prevention program, and raise funds for the Veterans & Children Foundation. #ALConv2024
Loyalty. Unity. Valor.
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Thursday, Aug. 29, is the final day of the 105th American Legion National Convention in New Orleans. Events include: - The presentation of the Fourth Estate Awards; - Election of 2024-2025 national leadership. Watch live on our YouTube channel beginning at 8:30am CT. #ALConv2024
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The American Legion is proud to announce an official partnership with the Army-Navy Football Game presented by USAA, which will be played for the 125th time on Dec. 14, 2024. The American Legion becomes the first veterans service organization (VSO) to sponsor “America’s Game” in its history. #ArmyNavy
American Legion sponsoring Army-Navy Game
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Convention speakers and presentations continue on Wednesday, Aug. 28, including: - Panel and other discussions on the national recruiting crisis and veteran suicide prevention; - retired Army Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré, former commander of Joint Task Force Katrina; - an address by Medal of Honor recipient David G. Bellavia. Follow legion.org for the latest news and photos/videos, and download the national convention app to get up-to-date schedules and information. #ALConv2024
105th National Convention: Aug. 28 preview
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#ALConv2024 floor sessions begin today; watch live at 830am CT at https://lnkd.in/gkyqQhNV.
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North Korea tests ‘suicide drones’, Zelensky condemns overnight Russian attack that includes 100+ missiles, and Abbey Gate bombing victims remembered in this morning's Five Things to Know.
Five Things to Know, Aug. 26, 2024
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Monday, Aug. 26, is the final day before floor activities begin at the national convention. Events include: - The Hiring Our Heroes Transition and Benefits Career Fair at the Hilton Riverside; - Several trainings and workshops; - More breakfasts and luncheons. Follow legion.org for the latest news and photos/videos, and download the national convention app to get up-to-date schedules and information. #ALConv2024
105th National Convention: Aug. 26 preview
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