by IA Legion | Mar 14, 2019 | Centennial, Coin, Legislative, News
Governor Reynolds and the Iowa Legislature will be acting on a proclamation celebrating the centennial of The American Legion and recognizing the period of March 15 through September 16, 1919 as the period of formation of The American Legion in Iowa. Legion family...
by IA Legion | Mar 4, 2019 | Centennial, National Commander, News
Dear American Legion Post: A century ago, The American Legion was founded by veterans who had a post-war mission. Their mission, one that continues today, was to care for veterans, provide patriotic programs for our nation’s youth, advocate for a strong national...
by IA Legion | Feb 25, 2019 | Centennial, Coin, News
Set to go on sale March 14, coinciding with The American Legion’s 100th birthday, the silver dollar pays tribute to the organization’s Paris founding. The coin’s heads side, or obverse, is designed by Paul Balan and features the American Legion...
by IA Legion | Feb 25, 2019 | District Conference, News
District Spring Conferences District Date Location 1st District April 6, 2019 Meeting: Veterans Hall 300 West Monroe St Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641 Hospitality: Veterans Hall | Friday, 6-8 PM Hotel: AmericInn 319-450-0311 (Ask for Legion rate) 2nd District April 13, 2019...
by IA Legion | Feb 25, 2019 | Flag Essay, News
2019 Flag Essay Winners First Place: Sherry Tang – Bettendorf, Iowa – Le Claire American Legion Post #347 What the Flag Means to Me When I look at the flag, I see hope. The hope that I held in my hands as I flew to this great nation. When I arrived from...
