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 1^st 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 2^nd 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 3^rd 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 4^th 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

The American Legion 5^th National Convention: 1923 Official Program.

6th National Convention

September 15-19, 1924

St. Paul, Minnesota

John R. Quinn

National Commander

1923-1924

The American Legion 6^th National Convention: 1924 Official Program.