this year is made more special by two new symbols in town. A new state historic marker tells the story of the “Spirit of the American Doughboy” statue, erected by the Legion in 1935 to honor ...

"The American flag is a symbol of courage, strength, freedom and democracy," said the American Legion National Commander Daniel Seehafer in a statement to NBC News. "American Legion members swore ...

Since 1921, poppies have been the American Legion’s symbol of sacrifice and freedom. Nationwide, these red crepe-paper flowers are distributed in exchange for donations to help veterans.

The collection box is located at Wilmington American Legion Post 49. “That flag is everything, that is our symbol,” said Paul Butler, a Navy veteran who served in the Vietnam War.