Chartered in 1919 by the United States Congress, the American Legion is the country's largest veterans' service organization, with more than 2.5 million members.
The Larchmont chapter of the American Legion (Post 347) has been in Flint Park for over 45 years.
The Robert Van Cott American Legion Post 1139, which is located near the Lakeview train station, was constructed in 1955. The post serves as a meeting place for members who provide support services for active and retired servicemen. The building is also available for private parties.
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation's largest veterans service organization, committed to mentoring and sponsorship of youth programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.
The American Legion is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization with great political influence perpetuated by its grass-roots involvements in the legislation process. Legionnaires' sense of obligation to their community, state and nation drives an honest advocacy for veterans in Washington. The Legion stands not behind politics, but the issues and people that institute progress by focusing on veterans rights and quality of life.
The American Legion's success depends entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism. The organization belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives.