Author: Morris
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Resolution 20 – Department History Contests
Resolution 20: Authorization for Conducting Department History Contest and Post History Showcase
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The American Legion Department History Contest and Post History Showcase
The American Legion National Department History Contest and Post History Showcase is an annual event administered by the National Historian of The American Legion with assistance from the Library Division staff at the American Legion national headquarters. If you have questions about the showcase, email [email protected] or call 317-630-1358 to get in touch with a…
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Edward DeGumbia, National Historian 2023-2024
Title Edward DeGumbia, National Historian 2023-2024 Description Portrait of Edward DeGumbia Creator American Legion Date 2023 Citation American Legion, “Edward DeGumbia, National Historian 2023-2024,” National History Contest and Showcase, accessed January 31, 2025, https://legionhistoryshowcase.omeka.net/items/show/3.
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2024 National History Contest Overview
In the inuagural year for digital Post and Department histories, a total of 11 entries were submitted for judging and display online in preparation for the 2025 Department History Contest and Post History Showcase. Only submissions to the Post History Showcase will be continued in future years. In addition to the digital contest, a total…
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Jennifer Laux of Nebraska, National Historian 2024-2025
Jennifer Laux of Nebraska, National Historian 2024-2025 Title Jennifer Laux of Nebraska, National Historian 2024-2025 Description Portrait of Jennifer Laux of Nebraska Creator American Legion Date 2024 Citation American Legion, “Jennifer Laux of Nebraska, National Historian 2024-2025,” National History Contest and Showcase, accessed January 31, 2025, https://legionhistoryshowcase.omeka.net/items/show/15 Biography Jennifer L. Laux was appointed National Historian of The…
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Martha Marlowe
Several visits to the Wisconsin Veterans Museum and the kind assistance of Reference and Outreach Archivist Russell Horton ([email protected]) revealed documents that will be used to develop a biography of Martha Marlowe’s time with the Wisconsin AMVETS and the Wisconsin American Legion. The biography is under development and will be added as more information is…
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Minutes WHA Meeting January 17, 2025
Vice President Nellie De Baker called the meeting to order at 3:06 with the usual ceremony. Morris Sadicario offered prayer with a moment of silence for President Frank Mathison who passed away December 19, 2024. Roll Call of WHA Officers present: VP Nellie DeBaker, Executive Director/Department Historian Michelle Adams and Secretary/Treasurer Denise Rohan. Dennis Wood…