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American Legion

Definitions

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun the largest organization of United States war veterans

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Examples

  • Arnold eventually put together a regiment in New York, made up almost entirely of deserters, that he called the American Legion.

    Angel in the Whirlwind Benson Bobrick 1997

  • Arnold eventually put together a regiment in New York, made up almost entirely of deserters, that he called the American Legion.

    Angel in the Whirlwind Benson Bobrick 1997

  • Eventually, he called the American Legion and he's now updated his post at both

    This ain't Hell, but you can see it from here 2009

  • Eventually, he called the American Legion and he's now updated his post at both

    This ain't Hell, but you can see it from here 2009

  • I wonder if non-US people know that the infamous convention was not for the glamorous French Foreign Legion, but for the American Legion, which is mostly elderly, ultra-nationalistic US Armed Forces veterans?

    Legionella pneumophilia Emma Lurie 2006

  • If this path is followed the American Legion will be a force for good in the country's affairs as well as a bond of fellowship among those who were members of the largest army ever raised by this republic.

    The Story of The American Legion George Seay Wheat

  • The American Legion will be a political force in the nation as it has a perfect right to be.

    The Story of The American Legion George Seay Wheat

  • Washington, D.C. "The idea underlying the formation of the American Legion is the feeling among the great mass of the men who served in the forces of this country during the war, that the impulse of patriotism which prompted their efforts and sacrifices should be so preserved that it might become a strong force in the future for true Americanism and better citizenship," Colonel Roosevelt said.

    The Story of The American Legion George Seay Wheat

  • At age 15, Chris showed a determination and focus that belied his age while battling 18- and 19-year-olds in American Legion ball.

    All Stories 2011

  • The American Legion, which is the nation's largest veterans 'service organization, proclaims a devotion to "mutual helpfulness" and a commitment to mentoring and sponsoring youth programs, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security and continued devotion to fellow service members and veterans.

    azcentral.com | news 2010

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