American Legion - Department of North Carolina
Delegates interested in attending Tar Heel Boys State should reach out to their nearest American Legion post.
If you experience any issues contacting a post, email director@tarheelboysstate.org and we will connect you as soon as possible.
"The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization. Focusing on service to veterans, service members, and communities, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States. Membership swiftly grew to over 1 million, and local posts sprang up across the country. Today, membership stands at over 2 million in more than 13,000 posts worldwide. The posts are organized into 55 departments: one each for the 50 states, along with the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, France, Mexico and the Philippines."
Commitments include:
mentoring youth and sponsorship of programs in our communities
advocating patriotism and honor
promoting strong national security
continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans
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