Generals, Admirals, Governors, Senators, Judges, Doctors, Columnists and other prominent individuals have made formal talks to the Post. FULTON COUNTY POST 134 has received a “Certificate of Special Service from the Federal Bureau of Investigation for outstanding service to the F.B.I. During World War II and a “Certificate of Meritorious Service” from the National Headquarters of the American Legion. Under the leadership of Commanders distinguished in their profession, patriotism, devoted to the principles of good leadership and high ideals of the most prominent and unique organization of its kind in the United States. Unique? Yes --three of our members have represented the greatest in their respective fields– Ty Cobb in baseball , Bobby Jones in golf, and Chuck Glover in journalism.

During the year 1933 Frank Kempton and a small group of members of the American Legion discussed a plan to organize a new Legion Post. These members thought that the new Post should have certain guidelines from its inception. Among these guidelines were the criteria of a limited and selected membership by invitation, the preservation of the comradeship of World War I service, the abstention from petty politics, the fostering of a sense of patriotism, and the elimination of any desire for additional gratuities. The first organizational meeting was held at the Piedmont Hotel on April 25th,1933. The following were present: Ernest Brown Frank Kempton Maurice M, O’Sullivan James Bankston Arthur J. Manning Frederick A. Scheer Thomas E. Cornell Fonville McWorter Trammell Scott George Harrison L.O. Moseley Trammell Scott was elected temporary Chairman and Tom Cornell temporary Secretary. James Bankston, Frank Kempton and Fonville McWhorter were appointed as a committee to form a new Constitution and By-Laws. The members present were asked to suggest names of candidates for membership and were told to bring the candidates to the next meeting. The Second organizational meeting was held at the Piedmont Hotel on May 3rd, 1933. There were over twenty-five present at this meeting and it was definitely decided that a new Post was needed for this area. Elbert P. Tuttle suggested that the new Post be named FULTON COUNTY POST. On May 5th, 1933 application was made to the National Headquarters of the American Legion for a charter. The State Executive Committee met on Sunday, May 21, 1933 and after an all day meeting granted the Charter completing the approval of FULTON COUNTY POST 134. The first regular meeting of Fulton County Post 134, American Legion, opened at 6:30 PM at The Lawyers Club, Citizens and Southern National Bank Building on May 24th, 1933. The following officers were elected: Elbert P. Tuttle, Commander, Dr. Ed H. Greene, Senior Vice-Commander, George Harrison, Junior Vice-Commander, Ralph McGill, Historian, Canon William Turner, Chaplain and William J.Davis, Jr., Finance Officer. Frank Carter was elected Chairman of the Executive Committee. FULTON COUNTY POST 134 American Legion was on its way. In November 1934 it was decided to have regular Executive meetings on the first Thursday and regular Post meetings on the second Thursday in each month. Application for membership in this unusual Legion Post came in fast and the Officers and Members decided to limit the membership to fifty. Later in 1941, the limit was raised to two hundred. World War II came along and Congress amended the Charter of the American Legion and veterans of World War II became eligible for membership. FULTON COUNTY POST 134 was happy to open its doors to the many fine and prominent veterans of this latest war. The limit of membership was increased to five hundred. Frequent meetings were held in hotels, prominent restaurants, officer’s clubs and social clubs of Atlanta. The Post received many invitations from some of its most distinguished and loyal members. Among the many members entertaining were Jackson P. Dick (assisted by Milton Dargan) with a steak dinner at Dick’s home on Habersham Way, Trammell Scott at his home on Habersham Road with a barbecue, brunswick stew, “yellow jacket and hornet juice,” and Artie Pew at his country place near Roswell with barbecue and all the “fixings.” Korea, Vietnam, the end of the Cold War, 9/11, and a new kind of war against radical Islamic Terrorists have seen Post 134 continue to thrive. It makes a positive impact by the example of its members in the community, and by its active programs to educate and promote excellence in young people. Over the years, the Post has evolved from evening meetings at The Georgian Terrace, The Ansley Golf Club, and other in-town clubs to its present luncheon meeting at La Petite Auberge. The executive committee began meeting at the Piedmont Driving Club in the late 80’s. Currently the Post Executive Committee continues to meet there, as a guest of past Commander, Ed Carswell. While not rigorously verified, it is believed that the nickname “The Silk Stocking Post”, stemmed from the fact that the originators of the Post were the movers and shakers in Atlanta and that the Post met at very fancy places, unlike many Posts across the nation, that meet in their own buildings with built-in bar-and –dance floor. The most memorable event of the year still remains the Christmas party, usually held at one of the city’s many fine social clubs. Good fellowship prevails and flows along with good food, good entertainment and good fun. Our award-winning, Bugle Call Rag, Editor Emeritus, Victor Mahoney and Publisher, George Hooten, plus many contributors, is known throughout the Legion for its consistent, professional quality.