the American Legion
/ði əˌmerɪkən ˈliːdʒən/
/ði əˌmerɪkən ˈliːdʒən/
- an organization, founded in 1919, for former members of the US armed forces. Its main office is in Indianapolis, Indiana and it supports benefits for former members of the armed forces and a strong national defence. compare Veterans of Foreign Wars
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