All veterans are welcome,

INTO THE AMERICAN LEGION.

BENNETT-WELLS POST HISTORY

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The American Legion is the largest Veterans Organization in the United States.

In 1945, when World War II ended, there were 103 African-American veterans that were not welcome to join any of the existing American Legion post in Buffalo, NY. On June 2, 1946, these veterans decided to work together, and form a new post.

FOUNDED IN 1946

BY 104 AFRICAN AMERICAN WORLD WAR II VETERANS

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American Legion // EVERY 3RD SATURDAY // AT 2PM
Auxillary // EVERY 3RD SUNDAY // AT 4PM

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