1919 - 1924
Like the Grand Army of the Republic, The American Legion’s badges reflect the organization’s values. The badges and National Convention programs symbolize The American Legion’s dedication to honoring comrades, rehabilitating wounded veterans, educating youth, serving communities, remembering fallen soldiers and loyalty to the nation.
1st National Convention
November 10-12, 1919
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The American Legion 1st National Convention: 1919 Official Program. The bald eagle and American flag represent the Legion’s commitment to patriotism.
2nd National Convention
September 27-29, 1920
Cincinnati, Ohio
Franklin D’Olier
National Commander
1919-1920
The American Legion 2nd National Convention: 1920 Official Program. The front of the program honors the soldiers who served the nation during World War I.
3rd National Convention
October 31-November 2, 1921
Kansas City, Missouri
Frederick W. Galbraith, Jr.
National Commander
1920-1921
The American Legion 3rd National Convention: 1921 Official Program. The front of the program shows the Liberty Memorial Museum and Tower (now known as the National World War I Museum and Memorial), dedicated to those who served in World War I. Opened to the public in 1926, the Allied commanders dedicated the Liberty Memorial Tower site at the 1921 convention.
4th National Convention
October 16-20, 1922
New Orleans, Louisiana
John G. Emery
National Commander
June-November 1921
Hanford MacNider
National Commander
1921-1922
The American Legion 4th National Convention: 1922 Official Program. The program, which reads, “New Orleans: The Paris of the U.S.A.,” pays homage to the 1919 Paris Peace Conference the Allied powers attended after World War I.
5th National Convention
October 15-19, 1923
San Francisco, California
Alvin M. Owsley
National Commander
1922-1923
6th National Convention
September 15-19, 1924
St. Paul, Minnesota
John R. Quinn
National Commander
1923-1924
