Proclamation of the 100th Year of the American Legion
At their March 21, 2019, meeting, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors presented resolutions to recognize the accomplishments of individuals and groups in Loudoun County.
Proclamation to Proclaim March 15, 2019 as American Legion Centennial Day in Loudoun County: This proclamation recognizes the 100th Anniversary of the American Legion, which was founded on March 15, 2019 at the American Club near Place de la Concorde in Paris, France, by members of the American Expeditionary Forces. On September 19, 1919, the United States Congress federally chartered American Legion as a patriotic veteran’s organization. Focusing on service to veterans, service members and communities, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential non-profit groups in the United States. Today, membership stands at over 2 million in more than 13,000 posts worldwide.