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May 8, 2026
VE Day

VE Day V-E Day (1945) May 8 Victory in Europe Day, or V-E Day, is when Germany surrendered to its Allies in World War II.

May 8, 2026
Military Souse Appreciation Day

Military Souse Appreciation Day Military Spouse Appreciation Day. Military Spouse Appreciation Day is a day to appreciate the sacrifices made by Military Spouses, many of whom are expected to shoulder […]

May 7, 2026
National Day of Prayer

National Day of Prayer On this National Day of Prayer, let us come together as a community, bound by our shared faith and hope, to lift our voices in prayer […]

May 6, 2026
National Nurses Day

National Nurses Day An American Legion salute to nurses The American Legion U.S. Army veteran John Kellner Sr. was shot three times and seriously wounded while serving in the Vietnam […]

May 4, 2026
American Legion Spring Meetings

American Legion Spring Meetings May 04, 2026 Members of The American Legion's National Executive Committee (NEC), along with American Legion commission members, will convene in Indianapolis for the organization's annual […]

May 1, 2026
Silver Star Banner Day

Silver Star Banner Day May 1st is Silver Star Service Banner Day, a time to recognize those who have been awarded The Silver Star Medal and remember the sacrifices of […]

Top Legion Family Stories

The American Legion
Department of Pennsylvania

May 8, 2026
VE Day

VE Day V-E Day (1945) May 8 Victory in Europe Day, or V-E Day, is when Germany surrendered to its Allies in World War II.

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The American Legion
Auxiliary

April 30, 2026
The Unit

The Unit Contact a state level department to find a local unit in your area. The Unit The American Legion Auxiliary unit is where grassroots work of the Auxiliary takes […]

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Sons Of
The American Legion

May 1, 2026
America250 presents Great American Road Trip

America250 presents Great American Road Trip The campaign highlights iconic travel routes, historic and widely varied landmarks, and scenic destinations across all 50 states The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Great American […]

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The American Legion
Riders

May 1, 2026
The benefits of wellness fitness and service

The benefits of wellness fitness and service Share how you are completing one of more of the USA 250 Challenge goals. American Legion Family members are embracing the USA 250 […]

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