Terry Schow: The American Legion marks its 100th anniversary

For more than 100 years, the American Legion has been serving America, its veterans and their families.The American Legion was founded in March, 1919, in Paris, France, by U.S. World War I military personnel stationed there who were dedicated to four pillars of service and advocacy: veterans, military personnel, youth and patriotic values.The American Legion today consists of 55 “departments” in each of the 50 states as well as the District of Columbia, France, Mexico, the Philippine