BENNETT-WELLS POST HISTORY
chapter 1780
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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