American Legion National Convention August 28, 2026 The 107th National Convention is in Louisville, Ky. National convention attendees participate in commission meetings, workshops and training sessions, as well as hear […]
American Legion Legacy Run August 23, 2026 The 2026 American Legion Legacy Run will be held Aug. 23-27. During this event, more than 300 American Legion Riders and others trek […]
National Airborne Day August 16. National Airborne Day is a special day designated to honor the U.S. Airborne Forces and the first parachute jump of 48 volunteer members of the U.S. Army […]
V-J Day (1945) Japan's surrender, which marked the end of World War II, technically came on Aug. 15, 1945. But due to the time difference, which spans the international date […]
American Legion Baseball World Series August 13, 2026 The 99th American Legion Baseball World Series will be in Shelby, N.C., where eight teams will compete for the championship title. The […]
Purple Heart Day August 07, 2026 On this day, American Legion Family members and Americans remember and honor the men and women who were wounded while serving in the U.S. […]
National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day It's celebrated on July 27th each year. The day honors the end of the Korean War in 1953 and those who served, and encourages […]
