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Our Programs
Our programs include the following:
- Americanism
- Children and Youth
- Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation
- National Security
- Membership and Post Activities
- Legislative Issues
- American Legion Baseball
- Boys & Girls State
- Scouting Programs:
- Shooting
- Sailing
- Public Relations
Eligibility Requirements
| Membership eligibility in The American Legion is based on honorable federal active
duty service with the U.S. Armed Forces between -- |
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April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918 |
(World War I) |
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December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 |
(World War II) |
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June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955 |
(Korean War) |
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February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975 |
(Vietnam War) |
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August 24, 1982 to July 31, 1984 |
(Lebanon/Grenada) |
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December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990 |
(Operation Just Cause - Panama) |
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*August 2, 1990 to today |
(Operation Desert Shield/Storm) |
| *Because eligibility dates remain open, all members of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible
to join The American Legion at this time, until the date of the end of hostilities as determined by the government of the
United States. |
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