American Legion. Dept. of Washington.

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United States veterans organization, 1919- . The American Legion has male and female members drawn from the veterans of the two world wars and the wars in Korea and Vietnam. The legion was founded in Paris in 1919. It is organized into local posts. It is basically concerned with the social and political interests of veterans.

From the guide to the American Legion, Dept. of Washington records, 1919-1920, (University of Washington Libraries Special Collections)

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referencedIn American Legion, Dept. of Washington records, 1919-1920 University of Washington Libraries Special Collections
creatorOf American Legion, Dept. of Washington records, 1919-1920 University of Washington Libraries Special Collections
creatorOf American Legion. Dept. of Washington. American Legion (Washington State) annual convention souvenirs, 1938-1950. Washington State University, Holland and Terrell Libraries
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associatedWith American Legion. Dept. of Washington corporateBody
associatedWith Cunningham, C. D.  (Charles D.),  1882- person
associatedWith Industrial Workers of the World corporateBody
associatedWith Smith, Britt person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Washington (State)
Subject
Centralia Massacre, Centralia, Wash., 1919
Labor History
Military
Patriotic societies
Washington (State)
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Corporate Body

Active 1938

Active 1950

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