How many American Legion posts are there in PA?

How many American Legion posts are there in PA?

800 American Legion Posts
There are more than 800 American Legion Posts across the state of Pennsylvania.

How do American Legion posts get their numbers?

In the first years of the Legion, when a flood of applications for initial post charters came in, posts in many departments were assigned a number based on when they turned in their application – thus the first applying post in each department would have been named Post 1.

Do American Legions have bars?

Not only do all American Legion posts have a canteen (bar) but not all have a “Post Home.” Some posts meet in borrowed facilities such as community centers, schools, churches, etc.

Which is better American Legion or VFW?

The VFW has the highest proportion of combat veterans of either American Legion or Amvets. The American Legion is far larger organization with more members and more resources. There are many more Legions than VFW’s. Many combat veterans join the American Legion too.

Where is the American Legion headquarters located?

The national headquarters, informally known as American Legion headquarters, is located on the Indiana World War Memorial Plaza at 700 North Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. It is the headquarters for the National Commander of The American Legion and also houses the Legion’s archives, library, Membership,…

Is American Legion relevant?

Something like, ‘American Legion is still relevant because it is involved in current policymaking, processes claims for veterans, and sucks all the oxygen out of the room from any newcomer group.’ The article was very light on rhetoric, which made me wonder why the Legion even bothered writing it.

What is the American Legion Department?

The American Legion is organized into 55 departments, with one operating in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, France, Mexico and the Philippines.