Category: Resource
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Start Preparing Now for the 2026 Post History Showcase
The National History Contest has now become the National History Showcase. Here is an article from National Historian David Lockhart on the recently changed process. During his address to the National Association of Department Historians of The American Legion (NADHAL) in October, Lockhart stressed the importance of communication between department historians and their posts and…
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Importance of CPRs
The Consolidated Post report (CPR) is a valuable tool for all levels of the American Legion. National Vice Commander Weismann (Central Region) distributed his essay on the importance of this report.
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National Executive Committee Resolution 20, October, 2023
Rescinded in May, 2025, by Resolution 4 (2025). Resolution 20 authorized the National Historian to conduct an annual department history contest, and establishing award amounts.
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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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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…