the American Legion
/ði əˌmerɪkən ˈliːdʒən/
/ði əˌmerɪkən ˈliːdʒən/
- an organization, founded in 1919, for former members of the US armed forces. Its main office is in Indianapolis, Indiana and it supports benefits for former members of the armed forces and a strong national defence.
compare Veterans of Foreign Wars美国退伍军人组织:该组织成立于1919年,专门为美国武装部队的前成员而设。它的主要办公室设在印第安纳州印第安纳波利斯,为武装部队前成员和强大的国防部门提供福利。