End of Child Well-Being Foundation Award Year May 31, 2026 The current CWF program year began June 1, 2025, and runs through May 31, 2026. Departments, posts, detachments and squadrons […]
Memorial Day On Memorial Day, the American Legion Family honor the more than 1 million men and women who have lost their lives defending America since the Revolutionary War.
National Poppy Day May 22, 2026 The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since World War I to honor those who served and died […]
Armed Forces Day The American Legion celebrates Armed Forces Day on to honor all active and former members of the United States military. Armed Forces Day is different from Veterans […]
Armed Forces Day May 16, 2026 American Legion Family members celebrate Armed Forces Day to honor the men and women who serve in the United States military.
American Legion National Oratorical Contest May 15, 2026 The American Legion National Oratorical Contest, a high school speech contest on the U.S. Constitution, awards $203,500 in scholarships each year at […]
Children of Fallen Patriots Day The American Legion recognizes Children of Fallen Patriots Day on May 13th to honor the sacrifice of military children who have lost a parent in […]
