Department of
Connecticut


 

What Is Americanism?

In the American Legion Americanism is "service"; it is making one's community a better place in which to live; and it is passing on a heritage that is chiseled into the very foundation of the organization.

It is an unfailing love of country, a strong loyalty to its institutions and ideals, an individual allegiance to its Flag, righteous freedom, religion without bigotry and charity without bias or race hatred.

The following programs of The American Legion of Connecticut are keyed to Americanism:

  

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Last Updated: January 19, 2007