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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Child Well-being Foundation Grant Application Opens May 01, 2026 The American Legion Child Well-being Foundation (CWF) accepts funding proposals from nonprofits for projects that contribute to the physical, mental, emotional […]
