American Legion Post 701

American Legion Post 701 is the Amsterdam post of the nation’s largest veterans service organization, located at 123 West Main Street. The Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 after World War I, and local posts like this one are where members meet, hold ceremonies and run community programs.

Eligibility was broadened by the LEGION Act of 2019, so any veteran who served on active duty from December 7, 1941 to the present can join, including those currently serving. National membership is more than 1.6 million across roughly 12,000 posts, organized into 55 departments including one for New York.

What to know

• The Legion’s four pillars are Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation, National Security, Americanism, and Children and Youth.
• Youth programs run nationally include American Legion Baseball, Boys State, the Oratorical Contest and Junior Shooting Sports.
• The Be the One campaign focuses on veteran suicide prevention and free peer-support training.
• Members receive The American Legion Magazine and access to discount providers.