American Legion Day 2024. This annual event encourages legion posts nationwide to open their doors to their communities, extending a warm welcome to all, as they gather to honor and celebrate the achievements of legionnaires, sons of the american legion members, legion riders, and american legion auxiliary members. It reminds americans of the sacrifices made by our veterans while protecting our freedoms.
The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by americans since world war i to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars. On the friday before memorial day, wear a red poppy to honor the fallen and support the living who have worn our nation’s uniform.