The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization. Focusing on service to veterans, servicemembers 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. The posts are organized into 55 departments: one each for the 50 states, along with the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, France, Mexico and the Philippines.

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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.

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The Minnesota Third District now encompasses 10 Counties within Minnesota and have 64 Posts across the state. Together we work diligently to ensure the mission and legacy of the American Legion continues to grow and thrive.

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Are you interested in joining?

Find a Post or go to MyLegion.org to discover your Membership options and benefits. Thank you for your ongoing support.