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Definition of the American Legion from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

the American Legion

/ði əˌmerɪkən ˈliːdʒən/

/ði əˌmerɪkən ˈliːdʒən/

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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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