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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivered a speech on “Americanism” in U.S. foreign policy at the American Legion convention in Indianapolis.

Governor Mike DeWine (D-OH) paid tribute to the late Senator John McCain (R-AZ), the 2019 recipient of the American Legion’s Distinguished Service Medal. Senator McCain died August 25, 2018,…

Rosemary Neidel-Greenlee, U.S. Navy Nurse Corps (1962-1965 & 1989-1991) presents a history of American women in the armed forces. The author recalls the efforts made by women to fight alongs…

Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin delivered remarks at the American Legion’s annual Washington conference, during which he outlined his priorities for the department, including enhanc…

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton addressed the American Legion National Convention in Cincinnati. She spoke about the value of veterans and the military, as well as the impo…

Vince Vaise talked about Baltimore’s role in the War of 1812 and the significance of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” written by Francis Scott Key following the Battle of Baltimore in 1814.

Former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel addressed the American Legion 97th National Convention at the Baltimore Convention Center after being awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. He spoke a…

Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald addressed the American Legion 97th National Convention at the Baltimore Convention Center. He spoke about the importance of supporting veterans, es…

Defense Secretary Ashton Carter addressed the American Legion 97th National Convention at the Baltimore Convention Center. He spoke about the importance of supporting veterans and defense is…

President Obama spoke at the American Legion’s 96th National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. He announced several executive actions to help veterans, including expanded suicide prev…

Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert McDonald spoke at the American Legion’s 96th National Convention. He outlined changes that had already been implemented to reduce the VA health care wa…

Senators Richard Burr (R-NC) and Kay Hagan (D-NC) spoke at the American Legion’s 96th National Convention in the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Vice President Joe Biden spoke at the Salute to Heroes Inaugural Ball held by the American Legion to honor recipients of the Medal of Honor at the Renaissance Hotel. Then he and Mrs. Biden t…

Kevin Schmiegel addressed the American Legion National Convention. He talked about the U.S. Chamber of Commerce plan to help unemployed veterans.

Representative Tim Walz (D-MN), the highest ranking enlisted soldier in Congress, spoke at the American Legion convention. He spoke about veterans benefits.

House Veterans Affairs Committee Chair Jeff Miller (R-FL) spoke at the American Legion Convention. He said veterans benefits will not be shortchanged in congressional deficit reduction talks…

Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki talked about addressed the American Legion Convention. He spoke about the Obama administration’s plan to get veterans employed. The plan includes tax…

Bill Simon spoke at the American Legion Convention. He announced that Wal-Mart would double its $10 million commitment to veterans jobs training and called on veterans to help lead U.S. econ…

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke at the American Legion Convention. In her speech she said veterans benefits will not be shortchanged in congressional deficit reduction talks and tal…

President Obama praised veterans for their service and sacrifices, particularly thanking the “9/11 generation” for “an unrelenting decade of operations.” He talked about his plan to help vet…