Birth of the American Legion Aef idea seeds in Paris meeting
The article traces the birth of the American Legion from World War I demobilization discontent to Theodore Roosevelt Jr guiding its formation. It notes the February 1919 Paris conference, the Cirque de Paris gathering, and the May 1919 St. Louis chartering, with aims to uphold the Constitution, promote peace, and foster mutual helpfulness among veterans.
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American Legion
Idea
AEF
SOS
General Headquarters
Paris
Theodore Roosevelt
Alled Officers’ Club
Dry
Cirque de Paris
Roosevelt
United States
St. Louis
Mr. Roosevelt
Henry
Lindsley
Texas
Legion
United States of America
Hirates
Auxiliary
Forty and Eight Society
the American Legion
Sons of the American Legion
Sons of American Legionnaires
American Legion Auxiliary
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Montana to Be 20th When States Parade at National Session
Mississippi wins 1938 parade pole position with 12,725 members, followed by Louisiana New Mexico Maryland and Wisconsin. Montana drops to 38th in the national lineup for the Los Angeles Legion parade as officials assign honors based on last year’s membership totals.
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Mississipni
Los Angeles American Legion
Los Angeles
Montana
Louisiana
New Mexico
Maryland
Wisconsin
Mississippi
American Legion
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Magnolia State Legionnaires
Verse greeting marks Lewis and Clark Auxiliary convention
Mrs. Parey Gaw welcomed delegates to the 20th annual American Legion auxiliary convention with a verse rewritten by Mrs. BE. N Utchey. The poem extols Helena, local history, Fort Warriam, Gold Hill, Spin Hill, Last Chance mining, and Gates of the Mountains as it invites attendees to enjoy the era and scenery while embodying hospitality and veteran care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parey Gaw
Lewis and Clark Unit No. 2
American Legion Auxiliary
BE. N Utchey
Helena
Gaw
Auxiiary
Iupe
Lewis and Clark
Werthel Speere
Legion Membership Standing Reflects Statewide Child Welfare Aid
Legion units cared for 231 families and 249 children, spending 3,962.35 from their funds plus 251 for camps, milk funds, medical aid, and Christmas baskets. They also allotted 650.89 for Thanksgiving and after. State committee assisted units like Augusta, Belt, Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Eureka, Great Falls, Helena, Kalispell, and others as funds allowed, with Helena’s large past expenditure noted.
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Augusta
Belt
Billings
Bozeman
Butte
Eureka
Fairfield
Forsyth
Glendive
Great Falls
Helena
Kalispell
Lewistown
Miles City
Superior
Whitehall
Wolf Creek
Child Welfare in Auxiliary Programs Across Montana
The American Legion Auxiliary emphasizes child welfare in Montana. Mrs. C. E. Pew of Helena chairs the welfare committee as local units push programs in their communities. A joint delinquency focus with the Legion and 40 and 8 addresses rising national concerns. Units report crippled children to state welfare and seek broader definitions to aid more youths. Funds from auxiliary drives largely finance medical care and glasses for children.
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American Legion
Montana
C. E. Pew
Helena
Department
Auxiliary
National Child Welfare Committes
Ais
Department of Public Welfare
Public Welfare Department
Legion leaders and Helena figures guide 1920 American Legion affairs
The article lists prominent Montana Legion figures from Helena Great Falls and Kalispell including C E Pew and Ora Armstrong. It notes Malta as an early key town, recalls past department commanders, and mentions the upcoming election of the 20th department commander at sessions near Fort Harrison. It also references the E child welfare convention in Salt Lake City with Lucien Henepe and Mrs C E Pew in attendance.
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Montana
Scobey
West Yellowstone
Plentywood
Manhattan W
Medicine Lake
Culbertson Ag
Fort Peck
Great Falls
Whitetail
Opheim
Fort Benton
Augusta
I Havre
Fairfield
Belt
Big Sandy
Harlem
Malta
Hogeland
Culdford Mieten Lit
Harleston W
Chester
Dé Lewistown
Turner Fitegeeetaians
Stanford
Ala
Denton
Glacier Park
Moore
Hobson
Valier A
Conia
Winnett Avoe Cut Bank
Roy A
Lis
Wibars
Kalispell
Hureka
Sidney
Big Fork
Glendive
Labby
Circle
Whitefish
Terry
Polson
Baker
Romains
Ata
Hardin
Red Lodge
Butta
Broadview
Helens
di Ag
Columbus
Deer Lodge
Dillonan
Huntley
Anaconda
Clarks Fork
Belfry
Wakehalan
Bridger
Philipsburg
Lodge Grasa
Laurel
Townsend
Sheridan
Wisdom
C. E. Pew
Ihelena
Amerian Legion
Frst
American Legion
Helena
Bule
CT. Misha
Loy 'Molumby
Quincy Scott
Portland
Ore
N J Gilliland
Seattle
Wash
Charles L. Sheridan
Harry M Johnson
Herbert Kibler
Sow Department
Dan B. Noble
Lewistown
Harold F. DePue
J A. Livingston
Butte
Arthur F Lames
Havre
George A. Horkan
Bozeman
James M.carey
Hugh N. Marron
Wolf Point
Earley Genzeberger
Clarence H. Olson
Sweet Grass
Ora J. Armstrong
Tomorow
Veterans’ Hospital
Fort Harrison
The
Salt Lake City
Lucien Henepe
Lewis and Clark Post
Ora 4. Armstrong
National officer describes treasure throne of Turkey
The throne of the Sultan of Turkey is described as massive and ornate, crafted in beaten gold and inlaid with diamonds, rubies, and emeralds. It has been appraised at 15 million dollars.
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Turkey
Battle-scarred Montana veteran Bert Replogel earns famed status
Bert Replogel of Lewistown, Montana, a state legislature representative from Fergus County in 1924, is hailed as the most battle-scarred veteran of Montana Legionnaires. He endured shell wounds to both hands, lost a leg at the Argonne, and was shot through the chest after service with the 362nd Infantry.
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Bert Replogel
Lewistown
Fergua County
Montana Legionnaires
Replogel
Montana
362Nd Infantry
Geanes
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Roger Smith
Karl Angle
William O Whipps
E. J. Callaghan
F. L
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Martin Hoffman
James Kreigh
Art Amundson
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Seth
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Rae
ORYL
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White Mountain Freezers
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AOS
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Palmer
Gilbuck
Johnson
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Helena Hardware CO
Helen Attorney
First Legion
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Lutheran Baynod
Chicago
Norman Sakovit
International Commercial Schools Association
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