James Harvey Spire Post 787
Cicero, New York
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization. Focusing on service to veterans, service members and communities, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States. Membership swiftly grew to over 1 million, and local posts sprang up across the country. Today, membership stands at nearly 2 million in more than 13,000 posts worldwide.
Over the years, the Legion has influenced considerable social change in America, won hundreds of benefits for veterans and produced many important programs for children and youth. The Legion's premise is base on four pillars: Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation, National Security, Americanism and Children and Youth.
Over the years, the Legion has influenced considerable social change in America, won hundreds of benefits for veterans and produced many important programs for children and youth. The Legion's premise is base on four pillars: Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation, National Security, Americanism and Children and Youth.