Constructing Political Status Through Veteran Identity
Constructing Political Status Through Veteran Identity

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

... Following the 1924 campaign, a number of the larger Departments (States) of the VFW believed it would stimulate local distribution if the Poppies they used were assembled by disabled veterans in hospitals within their own jurisdiction. The 1924 encampment of the VFW at Atlantic City granted this pri ...

Sons of the American Legion

The Sons of the American Legion is a patriotic service organization formed on September 12–15, 1932. The S.A.L. is made up of boys and men of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the United States Armed Forces during times specified by the American Legion. The Sons of the American Legion's mission to serve veterans, the military and their families is carried out through its hundreds of outreach programs delivered by its members, volunteers and national headquarters. The Sons of the American Legion's national headquarters is located in Indianapolis.