To Strengthen a Nation 9: Community Service
The American Legion’s role as community-service provider has been fulfilled in thousands of ways throughout the last century. Parks, swimming pools, theaters and sports facilities have come into existence due to American Legion support.
Health-care facilities, ambulance services and a school-safety training camp are among the myriad ways the organization has built on the concept of the “Iowa Idea” presented by Past National Commander Hanford MacNider in 1923.