Who We Are

The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.

American Legion Post 0123 was named for Medal of Honor Recipient and Arkansan Maurice L. Britt.  Maurice "Footsie" Britt was the first American Soldier of World War II to win all of the Army's top medals for valor. Before the war he was an ALL STAR football player for the Arkansas Razorbacks, and then spent one year as an end for the Detroit Lions. His nickname came from his size-13 shoes. After the war Britt served as Arkansas Lieutenant Governor from 1967 to 1971.

The American Legion is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization with great political influence perpetuated by its grass-roots involvement in the legislation process from local districts to Capitol Hill. Legionnaires’ sense of obligation to community, state and nation drives an honest advocacy for veterans in Washington. The Legion stands behind the issues most important to the nation's veterans community, backed by resolutions passed by volunteer leadership.  The American Legion’s success depends entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism. The organization belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives.