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January 1919
Jan
Four officers meet in Paris
Troops, restless in Europe, await passage home in early 1919.
February 1919
Feb 16
Dinner for 20 at the Allied Officers Club
Future American Legion founders solidify plans for a Paris caucus.
March 1919
Mar 15
The Paris Caucus
Committees established, purposes defined, temporary name chosen.
May 1919
May 8
The St. Louis Caucus
Veterans bring their message home, adopt a constitution.
July 1919
Jul 4
The American Legion Weekly, No. 1
Gen. Pershing addresses veterans in inaugural publication.
September 1919
Sep 16
Chartered by Congress
American Legion federally authorized to adopt a constitution and elect officers.
November 1919
Nov 10
First American Legion national convention
Veterans storm into Minneapolis, pass first resolutions and close ranks after Centralia massacre.
December 1919
Dec 16
First Legion victory in Washington
Disabled dinner guests illustrate need to increase compensation.
January 1920
Jan 19
Citizenship and naturalization
Americanism Committee offers services in House hearing.
September 1920
Sep 27
An official flower
Poppy is chosen at the second national convention.
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