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The American Legion
@AmericanLegion
Veterans strengthening America. Supporting veterans, the military & their families since 1919. #BeTheOne betheone.org. RTs do not imply endorsement.
Indianapolis, IN
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    The American Legion
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    Jun 13, 2023
    Help us spread the word about #BeTheOne, our initiative to reduce #veteran #suicides by destigmatizing asking for #mentalhealth support. We have resources to get the message out, incl. videos & print materials to share. Learn more: betheone.org. #SuicidePrevention
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    The American Legion
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    Aug 23, 2017
    ,@POTUS: To fulfill our patriotic duties, we must take care of our great #veterans. Now you have true reformer in @SecShulkin. #ALConv2017
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    The American Legion
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    Aug 23, 2017
    ,@POTUS on VA appeals modernization: No more will #veterans wait years for answer. Legion pressed so very hard on this issue. #ALConv2017
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    The American Legion
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    Aug 27, 2018
    Nat’l Cmdr Rohan letter to President Trump: “I strongly urge you to make an appropriate presidential proclamation noting Senator McCain’s death & legacy of service to our nation, & that our nation’s flag be half-staffed through his interment.” Statement:
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    ‪Nat’l Cmdr Denise Rohan sent the following letter to President Trump, urging the White House to issue a proclamation keeping the US flag at half staff through his interment of Sen. #JohnMcCain:‬...
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    The American Legion
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    Nov 4, 2018
    RIP sir.
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    Jake Tapper 🦅
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    Nov 4, 2018
    RIP Brent Taylor, who temporarily stepped down as North Ogden mayor to deploy to Afghanistan with the Utah Army National Guard and was KIA today
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    The American Legion
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    Aug 16, 2018
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    However, until such time as we can celebrate victory in the War on Terrorism and bring our military home, we think the parade money would be better spent fully funding the Department of Veteran Affairs and giving our troops and their families the best care possible.”
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    The American Legion
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    Jun 6, 2020
    “They fight not for the lust of conquest. They fight to end conquest. They fight to liberate.” — President Franklin D. Roosevelt, radio broadcast, June 6, 1944 #DDay76 #DDay #DDay2020
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    The American Legion
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    Jun 22, 2020
    And a @USArmy #veteran. Kristofferson completed Ranger School, became a helicopter pilot & attained the rank of captain. Happy birthday #KrisKristofferson.
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    The Country Daily
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    Jun 22, 2020
    Happy 84th Birthday to One of the Greatest Singer/Songwriters to Ever Step Foot on This Earth, Kris Kristofferson.
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    The American Legion
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    May 27, 2018
    Long may she wave. And let us never forget those who gave their lives defending all that Old Glory represents. #MemorialDay #MemorialDayWeekend2018 #RollingThunder
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    The American Legion
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    Sep 11, 2020
    8:46am – Flight 11 hits the World Trade Center North Tower 9:03am – Flight 175 hits the WTC South Tower 9:37am – Flight 77 hits the Pentagon’s western facade 10:07am – Flight 93 crashes into Somerset Co. field after passengers & crew attempt to retake it #PatriotDay #NeverForget
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    The American Legion
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    Nov 23, 2017
    On this #Thanksgiving,, we ask that you pause to remember our #military: Those who are not able to gather with their friends and families because of an oath they selflessly took to serve this great nation.
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    The American Legion
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    Mar 29, 2019
    On March 29, 1973, U.S. combat and combat support units withdrew from South Vietnam. To all those who never came home, we honor you. To those who did, thank you and welcome home. #VietnamVeteransDay #VietnamWarVeteransDay
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    The American Legion
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    Oct 26, 2017
    Nat'l Cmdr: “We will not be silent while banks & payday loan shops rip off servicemembers & veterans.” Statement: legion.org/legislative/23…
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    The American Legion
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    Aug 14, 2018
    On August 14, 1945, it was announced that Japan had surrendered unconditionally to the Allies, effectively ending World War II. Please take a moment today to remember all those who gave their lives to make that outcome a reality, as well as those still with us today. #VJDay
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