American Legion

American Legion Family members celebrate Armed Forces Day to honor the men and women who serve in the United States military. More Information Be The One Suicide Prevention Training May 19 As part of The American Legion Be the One mission to end veteran suicide, we have joined forces with Columbia University to develop training for those who want to learn more about interacting and responding with veterans who may be in crisis. More Information

The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since World War I to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars. More Information 1 2 3 4 5 6 HOME INFORMATION CENTER NATIONAL EVENTS CALENDAR CALENDAR Search Keyword(s) Select Location: All States Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michig

On Memorial Day, the American Legion Family honor the more than 1 million men and women who have lost their lives defending America since the Revolutionary War. More Information

The current CWF program year began June 1, 2025, and runs through May 31, 2026. Departments, posts, detachments and squadrons that wish to donate and receive credit for the 2025-2026 program year should ensure donations are received at National Headquarters no later than May 31, 2026, or donations can be made online a legion.org/donate. More Information

A 2021 resolution adopted by The American Legion’s National Executive Committee (NEC) encourages “every American Legion Baseball team to observe a moment of silence before their game(s) each year on June 2 in memory of Major League Baseball’s great Lou Gehrig and all veterans who suffer or have died from ALS.” More Information

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Flag Day, June 14, commemorates the date in 1777 when the United States approved the design for the first national flag. On this day, American Legion posts often hold a flag retirement ceremony or participate in community celebrations. At 7 p.m. EDT on June 14 is the annual Pause for the Pledge. More Information

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The Korean War "began on June 25, 1950, when the Northern Korean People's Army invaded South Korea in a coordinated general attack at several strategic points along the 38th parallel, the line dividing communist North Korea from the non-communist Republic of Korea in the south. North Korea aimed to militarily conquer South Korea and therefore unify Korea under the communist North Korean regime." More Information 1 2 3 4 5 HOME INFORMATION CENTER NATIONAL EVENTS CALENDAR CALENDAR Search Keyword(s