Indianapolis has served as the starting point for all six Legacy Runs. But with Indianapolis slated to host the 2012 American Legion National Convention, obviously a different approach needed to be taken. And now, plans are being made to finalize the 2012 Run. The American Legion Riders Ad-Hoc Committee has devised a plan that will incorporate a three-day... 
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Now is the time to register for the 2011 Legion College!    This year there will also be a LEGION RIDERS COURSE, which will be a full day.  This will inform the student about the different aspects of the Legion Riders.    Finally, the CHAPLAIN COURSE is for those who are or may want to become a Chaplain and will explain your obligations and duties... 
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The Borough of Matamoras, located in Pike County Pennsylvania, is the location of Veterans Memorial Park & Education Center. It is a park that embodies both patriotism and education.  In 1998 the “Moving Wall”, a replica of the Vietnam Wall in Washington, DC, visited Matamoras. The concept for Veterans Park originated as a result of that visit.... 
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Time is fast approaching for the Ride2Recovery American Challenge beginning on 9/11 at Liberty Park, NJ.   This is a bicycle ride that will take 8 days and 500 miles.    The majority of the cyclists are combat wounded veterans, some with visible wounds and loss of limbs, others with hidden scars such as severe PTSD.  All of their lives were dramatically... 
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2011 SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS   GRAND PRIZE - $10,000 Kenneth L. Conrad Schwenksville, PA    1ST PRIZE - $2,500 Duane E. Sheraw Tucson, AZ    2ND PRIZE - $1,000 George R. Gracey New Cumberland, PA    3RD PRIZE - $500 Harold E. McCloskey Jersey Shore, PA    4TH PRIZE - $250 Joseph M. Kluk, Sr.* Gilbert, PA    5TH PRIZE - $250 William L. Kernan Carnegie,... 
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Click Here for the up to date playoffs of the Pennsylvania American Legion Baseball program. West Lawn, the 2011 Pennsylvania American Legion State Baseball Finals were held July 27th through the 30th. Bristol Post 382 emerged as the State Champion, with Boyertown Post 471 being the runner up.   The week began with our annual Hall of Fame Banquet and... 
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Recently, American Legion Post 764, located in Springdale, PA hosted our 15th annual event.  Sunday, June 12th, we will held our annual Flag Retirement ceremony for the citizenry in our community with the assistance of the Boy Scouts and the Cub Scouts.  Soon will be the Independence Day Parade.  Much to share.  Here is some info if you need it. On... 
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Post 626 in Birdsboro Saturday March 26honored Eagle Scout Candidate Andrew Giniewski on Saturday March 26th.  Andrew’s service project for his Eagle Scout candidacy was renovating our meeting room at Post 626.  This was an extensive project and was accomplished with a lot of hard work from Andrew and his team.  He began the project in November... 
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The national commander is the executive head of The American Legion, with full power to enforce provisions of the Legion’s constitution, bylaws and resolutions of the national convention, which meets each year to govern the organization. Each national commander serves a one-year term, after which a new one is elected at the convention; five national... 
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This contest is for students who welcome learning.  For the student who looks for an academic challenge and an opportunity to gain scholarship monies, The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program is a natural fit.  Students learn about our country’s Constitution in a contest that has been held by The American legion for more... 
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