Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:veterans
|
| gptkbp:activities |
gptkb:community_service
youth programs advocacy for veterans' rights Americanism programs |
| gptkbp:advocacy |
support for military families
mental health services for veterans scholarships for veterans' children job training programs for veterans legislation for veterans benefits |
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Legion_of_Super-Heroes
gptkb:Sons_of_The_American_Legion |
| gptkbp:annual_event |
gptkb:National_Convention
|
| gptkbp:charity_work |
disaster relief efforts
scholarship programs support for homeless veterans youth sports sponsorships fundraising for veterans' causes |
| gptkbp:events |
gptkb:Boys_State_program
Memorial Day services Veterans Day parades Flag Day ceremonies Girls State program |
| gptkbp:founded |
1919
|
| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:Franklin_D._Roosevelt
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Indianapolis,_Indiana
|
| gptkbp:history |
established after World War I
advocated for veterans' rights since inception expanded to include all veterans involved in the creation of the GI Bill influential in American politics regarding veterans issues |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
National American Legion
|
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Post_Commanders
National Commander National Executive Committee Department Commanders |
| gptkbp:membership |
over 2 million
|
| gptkbp:mission |
to support veterans and their families
|
| gptkbp:publications |
gptkb:Legionnaire_Magazine
gptkb:The_American_Legion_Magazine |
| gptkbp:website |
www.legion.org
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:American_Legion
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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