The Americanism Commission offers a variety of programs and activities to recognize the ideal of human values, along with the dignity and worth of the individual. These programs and activities embrace essential aspects of an American’s relationship to his or her community, state and nation.
Legion programs for our nation’s youth – the National High School Oratorical Contest, the Junior Shooting Sports Program, Boys State and Boys Nation, American Legion Baseball, and Scouting support – including The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year Award and The American Legion Scouting Square Knot Award – have helped thousands reach their potential by building physical, mental and moral alertness, while cultivating strong character and civic responsibility.
The commission also works to help legal immigrants prepare for citizenship and assimilation into U.S. society. Over the decades, many posts, districts and departments have hosted orientation sessions to help teach proficiency in English, U.S. history and civics.
Americanism committees:
- Counter-Subversive Activities Committee:
Robert G. Bournival, New Hampshire, Chairman
Emphasizes importance, awareness of subversive activities and influences
- National Committee on Education
The Rev. James T. Akers, Kansas, Chairman
Works to maintain a strong relationship between posts and schools
View their 2011 report.
