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Each of these pillars encompasses a variety of programs that benefit our nationas veterans, its service members, their families, the youth of america and ordinary citizens. The four pillars of the american legion the american legions four pillars veterans affairs and rehabilitation, national security, americanism, and children and youth are as relevant today as when our organization was founded in 1919. The american legion was established in 1919 by congress and is a veteranbased organization that has grown to be the largest organization of its kind. The american legion childrens home of ponca city, okla. The american legion also strongly supported the ride 2 recovery program, a weeklong cycling event in several locations across the united states that helps injured veterans speed up their recovery and rehabilitation process. Defense, veterans, americanism, and youth displayed with the service flags.
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