The American Legion in Chinook turns 100

For the past year, The American Legion has been celebrating the fact that it has been around for 100 years. The centennial began at the National Convention in 2018 in Minneapolis, MN and concluded at the National Convention in Indianapolis, IN in 2019. 0n March 17th the American Legion turned 100. The American Legion of Montana turned 100 on August 1st. The National American Legion Auxiliary came into existence on November 10, 1919. Blaine Post 48 in Chinook, MT will turn 100 on November 25th.

The American Legion was founded with four main ideals or pillars being presented. They are a strong N...