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Until 1942, membership in the Legion was limited to American Soldiers,
Marines and Nurses that had served on active duty during WWI. In 1942, the
Legion amended the charter to include WWII veterans; Korean War in 1050;
Vietnam veterans in 1966; Persian Gulf in 1991... Veterans of actions in
Granada, Lebanon, and Panama became eligible in 1990
The American
Legion is the largest veterans organization in the United States. There
are approximately 16,000 local posts today
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It's the goal of American Legion Post 202,
To have as many active members involved in our
community as we can
The American Legion was founded at a caucus of
members of the American Expeditionary force in Paris
France, after WWI. It was incorporated by Act of
Congress on Sept 19, 1919. Since it;s Creation the
Legion has dedication itself to veterans, community
and national interests
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Contact us:
Phone (925) 634-0736
Fax
(925) 634-9410
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 575
Brentwood, Ca 94513
Web site:
www.americanlegion202.org
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