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American Legion

Archive-It Partner Since: Jan, 2017

Organization Type: NGOs

Organization URL: http://www.legion.org/   

Description:

The American Legion was founded in 1919 by World War I veterans to help meet the needs of veterans and their family in communities across the nation. This collection contains websites, videos and documents primarily created by the American Legion National Headquarters. The Library and Museum at the American Legion is charged to collect, maintain, and make available the historical documents and artifacts relating to The American Legion National Organization.

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American Legion Baseball

Archived since: Sep, 2022

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Centennial Celebration

Archived since: May, 2017

Description:

The American Legion Centennial Celebration website launched in 2013 as a platform for American Legion posts to share their history and current activities. American Legion post officials have the opportunity to include a timeline of events, photos and upcoming post activities.

Child Welfare Foundation

Archived since: May, 2017

Description:

The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, Inc. founded by The American Legion as a separate nonprofit corporation in 1954. As a charitable organization, the main priority is to provide other nonprofit organizations with the means to educate the public about the special needs of children across this nation. The website provides a brief overview of the foundation plus details of awards, grants and recipients.

Citizens Flag Alliance

Archived since: May, 2017

Description:

The Citizens Flag Alliance (CFA) established in 1994 is a broad-based, nonpartisan, nonprofit, national organization, which was formed to persuade Congress to pass a constitutional amendment that would return to the American people the right to protect their flag.

Emblem Sales Division websites

Archived since: May, 2017

Description:

A collection of websites that document the e-commerce activities of the Emblem Sales Division, which produces products to promote and support the activities of the organization.

Legiontown, USA

Archived since: May, 2017

Description:

A community platform launched in 2009 to promote the organization’s activities to honor and aid America’s veterans, their families and community.

Subject:   Society & Culture

Marketing & Fundraising Initiatives of The American Legion

Archived since: May, 2017

Description:

A collection of American Legion websites to promote the work of the organization including the promotion of fundraising campaigns and the planned giving program.

The American Legion National Organization

Archived since: Feb, 2016

Description:

Main website of The American Legion National Headquarters with locations in Indianapolis, Indiana and Washington, DC.

The Burn Pit

Archived since: May, 2017

Description:

The Burn Pit launched in 2009 and reports on news events related to the military and veterans. The site was closed in February 2021.

Subject:   Blogs & Social Media

The Emil A. Blackmore Museum: Online Exhibits

Archived since: Jun, 2020

Description:

Emil A. Blackmore Museum online exhibit space, launched in 2020, aims to provide broader access to the story of The American Legion and to highlight facets of Legion history.

Subject:   Universities & Libraries American Legion

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