American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919
as a patriotic, mutual-help, war-time veterans organization. A community-service organization which now numbers nearly 3 million members — men and women — in nearly 15,000 American Legion Posts worldwide. These Posts are organized into 55 Departments — one each for the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, France, Mexico, and the Philippines.
Since its chartering in 1919, the Department of Maryland has continued The American Legion’s commitment to community, state, and Nation through programs dedicated to Veterans Affairs, Americanism, Children & Youth, and National Defense/Homeland Security.
Be The One
The American Legion’s primary mission, Be the One, is a concentrated effort to save the lives of veterans and servicemembers at risk of suicide. We’re actively working on lessening the stigma associated with mental health treatment, empowering everyone to take appropriate action when a veteran or service member may be at risk, and reducing the rate of suicide.
Whether you’re a veteran or the friend or family-member of a veteran, you can Be The One.
Resources & Links
American Legion Post 64 has gathered resources and links to help our fellow veterans and put them in one place for easy access to information regarding Americanism, Children & Youth Services, National Security & Foreign Relations, Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation, and Community Service.
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