SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Preamble to the National ConstitutionThe Sons of The American LegionSAL Squadron 176, Springfield, VASAL Membership Eligibility and ApplicationSAL National Newsletter Online
The Sons of The American Legion is an organization of male descendants of
military veterans and is best described by the Preamble to the National Constitution of
The Sons of The American Legion:
To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a true spirit of Americanism; to preserve the memories of our former members and the association of our members and our forefathers in the Great Wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the Community, State and Nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and good will on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy, to consecrate and sanctify our friendship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness; to adopt in letter and spirit all of the great principles for which The American Legion standards; and to assist in carrying on for God and Country.
The Sons of The American Legion (SAL) is a program of The American Legion and was
established in 1933 in Portland Oregon. Since then, the Sons of The American Legion
have assisted The American Legion with their programs and activities. The Sons of
The American Legion in 1995 attained an all time high membership of over 178,000
plus members nationally. The largest Detachment (State level) has over 24,000
members. There are trophies and awards given to Detachments and Squadrons for the
largest membership, and the largest increase in membership.
The Sons of The American Legion is more than just membership. The Sons of The
American Legion, on all levels, have worked together with the American Legion to
promote Children and Youth programs, including The American Legion Child Welfare
Foundation, which the Sons of The American Legion raised over $87,000 for in 1995.
Since 1988, the Sons of The American Legion have raised over $475,000 for the
American Legion Child Welfare Foundation.
The Sons of The American Legion members have donated over 35,000 hours in the
Veterans Hospitals throughout the country and raised over $160,000 that has gone
directly to the hospitals for a variety of items including TV's, radios, medical
equipment, and clothes for the patients.
The Sons of The American Legion continues to provide services to those in need in
the local communities, through programs that include fundraising events.
The American Legion, the Sons of The American Legion and the American Legion
Auxiliary form the "Legion Family". A family with a total membership of nearly
4.2 million.
The Sons of The American Legion are assisting The American Legion and the Citizens
Flag Alliance in their efforts to pass a Constitutional Amendment to protect the
Flag of The United States.
If you are interested in receiving additional information about the Sons of The
American Legion programs, please send an e-mail to
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