AMERICAN LEGION - MT Post 0005

The American Legion, chartered by Congress in 1919, is a prominent patriotic veterans organization dedicated to serving veterans, servicemembers, and communities. With nearly 2 million members in over 13,000 posts worldwide, it has evolved from its World War I origins into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States.

Eligibility for membership has expanded to include anyone who has served on federal active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces since December 7, 1941, provided they have been honorably discharged or are still serving. The organization is structured into 55 departments, encompassing all 50 states as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, France, Mexico, and the Philippines.

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