Department conventions the first stop for judging; first-place finishers to go to national contest, judged during Fall Meetings at National Headquarters.
PNC Galbraith, who passed away March 4, is remembered as a gentleman and true servant to veterans.
Former president John F. Kennedy was presented the Legion’s Distinguished Service Medal in 1962 and addressed Legionnaires on hand.
The American Legion Library and the Emil A. Blackmore Museum house the organization's history, cultural artifacts and information - all of which is available to Legionnaires and non-Legionnaires alike.