This Week in Our History
The American Legion is federally chartered, which authorizes the as-yet unincorporated organization to proceed to the adoption of a constitutionl
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History Shared and Preserved
“PH” Craig, a long time Chapel Hill resident, has been making significant donations to the North Carolina Transportation Museum. These are gifts from the heart as they are items from his former extensive collection of historic vehicles. His story is one of sharing and giving back, so that others may see first hand North Carolina and American History.
Read moreBoys State News
The award-winning documentary “Boys State” follows four young men during a week at Texas Boys State in 2018, the year after their predecessors voted to secede from the U.S. That event prompted filmmakers Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss to make the film, which follows Ben Feinstein, Steven Garza, Robert McDougal and Rene Otero through the program.
Read morePost History Shared
As you look around the new post you will see member-provided memorabilia. Items will appear on the walls. There are command plaques, paintings, pictures and more. There are also some items that have a history…a Post historical item. It could be a flag, book, map, or decor. All these things decorate our post in the same way that we post things around our own homes, dens, offices, and yards.
Read moreHistory on Sale – Saturday 27 June Rummage Sale
We are mostly packed up and preparing to move and, like our own home of many years, not everything will go with us. Now we need your help. Whether you call it a tag sale, yard sale, rummage, or garage sale, we are holding a one-time FOUR-HOUR SALE. It is on Saturday, June 27, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Read moreIn the Spotlight — Regina Merritt
Our post dinners, socials, meetings, projects, and fundraisers keep our members busy. Some are even busier, because they volunteer to lead projects and programs with their church, other fraternal groups, and clubs. Still others find time to accept additional challenges that puts them “in the hot seat.” That’s those jobs where you get real busy tackling the tough jobs. Jobs that can make you wonder, “Why me?”
Read moreNational Commander Addresses Unequal Treatment
National Commander James “Bill” Oxford shared his thoughts on current events facing our Nation and The American Legion. His message is timely and important to all of our members for are we are one–We Are The American Legion.
Read moreNational Cemeteries Interment News
The VA has announced enhanced services as we return to normal post-Covid-19.
Read moreMemorial Day Events Held
This year our Memorial Day was tempered due to the North Carolina Executive Order limiting large gatherings. Added to that was a Boy Scout directive limiting Scout participation decorating graves. Things were looking bleak.
Read moreTwelve Myths on the Stimulus Package
While we do not often link our posts to commercial websites, sometimes there is an exception. AARP has created a
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