Centennial Celebrations

Post 626 actively celebrated the American Legion's Centennial in 2019, culminating in a memorial brick drive that raised over $7,000 for the National WWI Museum and Memorial from across the Department, spearheaded by Commander Millison.

11 March 2019, Gladstone City Council Meeting.

Mar 2019, Commander Millison receiving proclamation declaring March 15th, 2019 as American Legion Centennial Day in Gladstone from Mayor Garnos.

Mar 2019

Mar 2019, Distinguished guests, District Commander Holtz, Immediate Past Commander Duncan, 40&8 Grande Chef de Gare Bumgarner and Zone Commander Clark.

Mar 2019, After party at the Elks Lodge.

Mar 2019

May 2019, Anniversary of the St. Louis Caucus

May 2019, St. Louis

May 2019, St. Louis, Soldiers Memorial.

May 2019, St. Louis, National Cdr. Reistad.

May 2019, St. Louis

May 2019, St. Louis, Cdr Millison, a Department 100th Anniversary Committee Member, MC's the Luncheon at the Missouri Athletic Club.

May 2019, St. Louis

May 2019, St. Louis, Participants Commemoration Coin.

May 2019, St. Louis

May 2019, KC, Bricks are prepared for the September Commemoration of the Legions Congressional Charter.

May 2019

Sep 2019, Post and Department personnel prepare for the Memorial Brick Dedication at the National WWI Memorial and Museum in honor of the Legions Congressional Charter in September of 1919.