American Legion Post 47

Awarded annually to the department which has rendered the most outstanding support during the period August 1 – July 31 to the program of Boy Scouts of America. The award is based on the number of troops organized, strength of existing troops and general welfare of the Scout movement under Legion sponsorship within the department based on written reports with substantiating evidence submitted to National Headquarters. More Information 1 2 3 4 HOME INFORMATION CENTER NATIONAL EVENTS CALENDAR CALE

Aug. 4 is the birthday of the Coast Guard, founded in 1790 with congressional authorization to build the first set of vessels aimed to help combat smuggling and enforce tariffs and taxes More Information