American Legion

M-11 Following World War 1, veterams of that con- flict gathered and formed the American Le- gion. The first charter was issued June 9th, 1919 to the American Legion Post # 1 which meets in these quarters in New Bedford, Massa- chusetts. In September of the same year Con- gress formally recognized the new organization and granted it a national charter.. 1775-American Revolution Bicentennial-1975 Pub. by Tri-Con Colour, Southborough, Mass. 01772 Photograph 1972 Yankee Colour Corp. 28685