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American Legion Urges Posts to Engage with Youth Ahead of 250th Anniversary

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As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, The American Legion is urging posts and units to make connections with young people and drive participation in youth programs. The organization has designed a new poster highlighting some of the major programs The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary offer to build pride and understanding of the United States. The poster features American Legion Family youth programs for all ages, including the Oratorical Contest, Star Spangled Kids, and popular comic books. Chairman of the national American Legion Ad Hoc Committee on the 250th Anniversary of America, Daniel J. Seehafer, is encouraging posts to print and distribute the posters in schools, churches, and Scout units to promote the importance of these programs.

Key Takeaways:

  • The American Legion is urging posts and units to engage with young people ahead of the 250th anniversary celebration.
  • A new poster designed by National Headquarters highlights American Legion Family youth programs for all ages, including the Oratorical Contest and Star Spangled Kids.
  • Chairman Daniel J. Seehafer is encouraging posts to print and distribute the poster in schools, churches, and Scout units.
  • The poster features popular comic books, the INDIVISIBLE bookazine, and the graphic novel "Rise of Our Flag" to educate and celebrate America's history.
  • The American Legion is urging posts to purchase comic books and other publications, decals, stick flags, and other affordable items to share with young people.
  • The Oratorical Contest teaches constitutional fluency, while Star Spangled Kids emphasizes patriotism and civic responsibility.
  • The 250th anniversary celebration is set to take place in 2026.

Statistics:

  • The American Legion has designed a new poster to promote youth programs and engagement.
  • The poster features American Legion Family youth programs for all ages.
  • 250th anniversary celebrations of America are set to take place in 2026.
  • The poster is available for download and print from The American Legion website.
  • Chairman Daniel J. Seehafer is leading the national American Legion Ad Hoc Committee on the 250th Anniversary of America.

Sources:

  • The American Legion

+ "Posts Urged to Make Connections with Young People and Drive Participation Heading into the 250th Anniversary"

+ "American Legion Family Youth Programs"

  • Emblem Sales

+ "Browse for Emblem Sales"

  • The American Legion Past National Commander Daniel J. Seehafer

+ "Chairman, American Legion Ad Hoc Committee on the 250th Anniversary of America"

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