American Legion

American  

noun

1. a society, organized in 1919, composed of veterans of the armed forces of the U.S.

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American Legion Cultural  

1. The largest organization of American veterans, open to those who participated in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Persian Gulf War, and subsequent conflicts, such as America's war on terrorism. The American Legion has established an influential political position, gaining support in Congress and the federal executive branch for veterans' interests; its efforts contributed to the creation of the Veterans Administration, now the Department of Veterans Affairs, which provides medical services and other benefits to veterans and their families. Traditionally conservative, the American Legion promotes patriotism and a strong military defense. (See also Veterans of Foreign Wars.)

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Example Sentences

Finally, the court put an end to it, ruling 7-2 in American Legion v.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

My American Legion Medal has served my dinner table well.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Several elected officials attended the American Legion ceremony — including state Sen. Ben Allen and county Supervisor Lindsey Horvath — but only one attended the rally too: City Councilmember Traci Park.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026

He walked down to the American Legion where Army Corps officials were stationed to let them know.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2025

More than a thousand letters were mailed out to American Legion posts and other civic and fraternal organizations.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown