National
The American Legion is the largest wartime veterans service organization with nearly 2 million members and more than 12,000 posts in communities throughout America. The American Legion, established by an act of Congress in 1919, was instrumental in getting the original GI Bill through Congress and the creation of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Today, the organization is active throughout the United States, supporting current military personnel and veterans, sponsoring American Legion Baseball, Boys State, Oratorical Contests and other activities for youth, and pushing for the adoption of a constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of the U.S. flag.
Department of Pennsylvania
The Department of Pennsylvania was founded on June 12, 1919, when the temporary National Headquarters in New York granted it a charter. The Department’s immediate origins go back to the historic meetings in Paris, where the launch of the National organization began.
Pennsylvania District 14 – Berks County
Post 537 Morgantown
The Col. Jacob Morgan was founded in 1953. Leon Herb was the first Commander from 1953 to 1955 when Post 537 was originally known as the Joanna Legion.
Honor & Remembrance
Post 537 pays perpetual respect for all past military sacrifices to unsure they are Never Forgotten.
Scholarship Essay Contest
Twin Valley High School students that plan to enter the United States Military are encouraged to participate in the Essay Contest. Scholarship funds are awarded for the winning essay on Patriotism.
Participants must be eligible to enter the US Military