Members and friends of Plainview American Legion Post 179 celebrated the national organization’s 105th birthday with an event on Saturday at the Legion.
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According to the Plainview News, Plainview Legion president Maggie Craig discussed the American Legion’s history, from an early period during which veterans were not longer a priority - which led to establishment of the Legion - to the organization leading the way for veterans’ health and the G.I. Bill, and supporting programs for young people.
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The event included a salute to the colors, a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a Prisoner of War/Missing in Action tribute, the introduction of Post and Unit officers, and a dinner.
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As a gift, the Legion Auxiliary presented a monetary donation to the Legion for renovations of the club in Plainview.
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The Legion was established March 15, 1919 in Paris as a patriotic veterans’ organization, according to www.legion.org.
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