1920
Minnesota is the first Auxiliary Department.
1921
The first National Convention convenes in Kansas City, MO.
The Poppy of Flanders Field becomes the memorial flower of the Auxiliary.
1922
Gold Star Mothers and La Societe des Huits Chapeaux et Quarante Femmes (8 et 40) are established.
1923
The four-petaled crepe paper poppy became the official memorial flower of The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary and an Auxiliary Poppy Committee was appointed to define the manufacture and distribution of the official Memorial Poppy.
Auxiliary Child Welfare Committee is established.
1925
The Auxiliary moves its National Headquarters to the War Memorial Plaza in Indianapolis, IN.
The Auxiliary joins the Federation Interalliee des Anciens Combattans (FIDAC), formed by WWI Allied nations to promote peace.
1927
At the Paris Convention, it is decided that only veteran-made poppies will be distributed by the Auxiliary.
The National Auxiliary Bulletin is distributed monthly.
1928
Christmas Gift Shops are set up in veteran’s hospitals to provide veterans with gifts for their families.
Minnesota is the first Auxiliary Department.
1921
The first National Convention convenes in Kansas City, MO.
The Poppy of Flanders Field becomes the memorial flower of the Auxiliary.
1922
Gold Star Mothers and La Societe des Huits Chapeaux et Quarante Femmes (8 et 40) are established.
1923
The four-petaled crepe paper poppy became the official memorial flower of The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary and an Auxiliary Poppy Committee was appointed to define the manufacture and distribution of the official Memorial Poppy.
Auxiliary Child Welfare Committee is established.
1925
The Auxiliary moves its National Headquarters to the War Memorial Plaza in Indianapolis, IN.
The Auxiliary joins the Federation Interalliee des Anciens Combattans (FIDAC), formed by WWI Allied nations to promote peace.
1927
At the Paris Convention, it is decided that only veteran-made poppies will be distributed by the Auxiliary.
The National Auxiliary Bulletin is distributed monthly.
1928
Christmas Gift Shops are set up in veteran’s hospitals to provide veterans with gifts for their families.
