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A)aIIIMI,1 HIIIIIIPIITHE AMERICAN LEGION* •. .. - . . '•THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN VETERANS OF THE WORLD WAR- • * - — .1. .• — -•••■' • - - ' :■ * ■ — • • •• ™ —• . •The American Legion originated in two* meetings of soldier, sailor and'marine delegates at Paris a'nd St. Louis on March 15th and May 8, 9, and 10th respectively. The Executive Committees appointed at these meetings have combined to fontj the National Executive Committee of the American Legion with headquarters at 19 West 44th Street, New York Citjj. State Branches and Local Posts are being organized throughout the country. This organization work is progressing rapidly and it is expected that at least one million ex-service men will be enrolled as members prior to the National Convention of the American Legion which will meet at Minneapolis on November 10, 11 and 12th to effect the permanent organization of the Legion.NATURE1. It is non-partisan.2. It knows no distinction of rank or service.3. It is a civilian organization. -OBJECTS ,1. To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United2.States.2. To foster and perpetuate 100% Americanism.3. To safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of Justice, Freedom and Democracy.4. To consecrate and sanctify our comradship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.IMMEDIATE PROGRAM Organization of State branches and local posts. Co-operation with the Govemcmnt and other existing agencies to find employment for ex-service men.3. Assistance to ex-service men in matters of War Risk Insurance, Liberty Bonds, allowances, compensation* and service pay.4. Publication of weekly magazine, “The American Legion Weekly.”
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Sequoyah County Democrat
Sallisaw, Oklahoma, US
Fri, Jul 25, 1919
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