American Legion Paris Post 1

Historic Paris Post 1

of The American Legion and part of the Department of France

established December 13, 1919 - in Paris, France - The American Legion is the World's Largest Veteran's Organization

 

The American Legion Paris Post 1 is now in our 102nd year of existence in Paris, France.

We continue to support Veterans around the World and help keep the legacy of America's contribution to Europe alive by serving Veterans and their families in France.

 

Check out more of our history on The American Legion Paris including our creation of Pershing Hall, our Paris Post 1 Mausoleum, and the many ceremonies that we perform in France. Our hope is to one day return to our Paris Post 1 headquarters at Pershing Hall, see more of our post history in these Youtube videos and on our website menu (on the left). 

 

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Please see our Past Events page for information and photos of our recent events and connect with us via our 

Post Meeting page or via our social media accounts at the bottom and top of the page.

 

Veterans Training Support:

We strive to help transitioning service members and all kinds of US Veterans, living throughout Europe and

around the World. Please check out our "Veteran Support Homepage" which has many 100% online and

           100% funded educational, entrepreneurial, networking, professional skills and French language programs. 

                    

*This picture is of the 1st Caucus of The American Legion in Paris (15-17 December 1919)

at the Cirque de Paris in the 7th arrondissement.

 

Paris Post 1 was honored to support the Centennial of the Unknown Soldier

Centennial of the

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (USA)

1921-2021

NEWS & VIDEOS OF THE CENTENNIAL OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER

Today USA: Link

 

Stars and Stripes: Link

 

For additional news on the American Legion homepage please see these articles.

Celebrating the Tomb’s centennial,

Legionnaires in Europe: Tomb centennial events are near you, 

European Tomb centennial events continue

An unforgettable journey into the past
 

Additional Links:

HistoryNet.com:

 

NBC Nightly News Full Broadcast with Lester Holt - October 25th (Centennial coverage starts at 15m37sec)