"Paul Mansir Post 297" Benbrook, Texas
N 32° 41.229 W 097° 27.371
14S E 644731 N 3617658
American Legion building in Benbrook, Texas
Waymark Code: WMCJ9G
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/11/2011
Views: 8
The Paul Mansir Post 297 at 8201 Old Benbrook Road originally was constructed in 1933 as the Benbrook Church of Christ.
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 veterans service organization, committed to mentoring and sponsorship of youth programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans. n contrast to other veterans organizations, the Legion offers a number of local programs and activities to strengthen its commitment to our nation’s grass roots and the people we serve. American Legion Baseball is one of the nation’s most successful amateur athletic programs; it continues to educate youths on the importance of sportsmanship and develops the quality of our country’s citizenship. The Heroes to Hometowns program is the only nationwide reintegration assistance service for wounded veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Additionally, millions of dollars in donations have been given to fellow veterans and their families in times of grief, and various scholarship opportunities ensure the future success of our youth.
The American Legion is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization with great political influence perpetuated by its grass-roots involvements in the legislation process. Legionnaires’ sense of obligation to their community, state and nation drives an honest advocacy for veterans in Washington. The Legion stands not behind politics, but the issues and people that institute progress by focusing on veterans rights and quality of life.
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.
Street address: 8201 Old Benbrook Road, Benbrook, Texas
Year the building was constructed.: 1933
Activities: Family activities
Hall rental: Don't know
Can headgear be worn inside?: Didn't ask
Web-link for this "Legion": Not listed
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