1970
The Auxiliary marks 50 years of service.
Foreign Relations finances construction of 55 classrooms in Nicaragua.
The new Past Presidents Parley presents 157 nursing scholarships.
The Auxiliary Emergency Fund (AEF) is established for Auxiliary members in crisis.
An Auxiliary life insurance plan is created.
Eligibility is extended to granddaughters of veterans.
Apollo 11 astronauts are honored at the Women's Conference in Washington.
1971
The Auxiliary builds a bridge and conducts vocational training in Panama.
Junior members, now at 100,000, sponsors a teacher at freedoms Foundation, hold rummage sales where needy families shop for free, and contribute to handicapped and Native Americans.
1972
Children and Youth focuses on drug abuse prevention, assistance and education for the handicapped, rehabilitation of juvenile offenders and pre-school immunization programs. One quarter million dollars in scholarships is awarded by Auxiliary Education programs.
Children and Youth programs receive $942,000 to benefit 4,000,000 children.
Cavalcade of Memories is established at National Headquarters.
1973
CAT's (Community Action Teams) spend $1,000,000 and 2.25 million hours donating blood and supplying playground equipment, and wheelchairs and crutches for the handicapped.
Foreign Relations brings electricity to 15 rural villages in South Korea.
The poppy program reports 14.5 million poppies made, earning $1,837,000 from distribution and $314,000 for 2.232 hospitalized veteran poppy makers.
1975
The Americanism Committee sponsors 45 teachers at Freedoms Foundation in Valley Forge, Pa.
Senior membership dues increase to $1.50.
Foreign Relations donates construction materials to build classrooms in West Java.
1976
The Spirit of 76 Committee completes a two-year project to erect a stage and Proscenium Arch on the grounds of Freedoms Foundation, Valley Forge, Pa. The Auxiliary supports the Legion-sponsored Freedom Bell project.
Foreign Relations purchases seed and fertilizer in Belize.
1977
The Auxiliary helps to rebuild homes in earthquake ravaged Guatemala.
1978
The Auxiliary donates money to build 40 classrooms in Peru.
In 172 VA hospitals and nursing facilities, 2,850,000 service hours are given by 62,991 volunteers to help 633,000 veterans.
1979
President Carter signs a bill extending Legion eligibility to Vietnam-era veterans.
The Auxiliary marks 50 years of service.
Foreign Relations finances construction of 55 classrooms in Nicaragua.
The new Past Presidents Parley presents 157 nursing scholarships.
The Auxiliary Emergency Fund (AEF) is established for Auxiliary members in crisis.
An Auxiliary life insurance plan is created.
Eligibility is extended to granddaughters of veterans.
Apollo 11 astronauts are honored at the Women's Conference in Washington.
1971
The Auxiliary builds a bridge and conducts vocational training in Panama.
Junior members, now at 100,000, sponsors a teacher at freedoms Foundation, hold rummage sales where needy families shop for free, and contribute to handicapped and Native Americans.
1972
Children and Youth focuses on drug abuse prevention, assistance and education for the handicapped, rehabilitation of juvenile offenders and pre-school immunization programs. One quarter million dollars in scholarships is awarded by Auxiliary Education programs.
Children and Youth programs receive $942,000 to benefit 4,000,000 children.
Cavalcade of Memories is established at National Headquarters.
1973
CAT's (Community Action Teams) spend $1,000,000 and 2.25 million hours donating blood and supplying playground equipment, and wheelchairs and crutches for the handicapped.
Foreign Relations brings electricity to 15 rural villages in South Korea.
The poppy program reports 14.5 million poppies made, earning $1,837,000 from distribution and $314,000 for 2.232 hospitalized veteran poppy makers.
1975
The Americanism Committee sponsors 45 teachers at Freedoms Foundation in Valley Forge, Pa.
Senior membership dues increase to $1.50.
Foreign Relations donates construction materials to build classrooms in West Java.
1976
The Spirit of 76 Committee completes a two-year project to erect a stage and Proscenium Arch on the grounds of Freedoms Foundation, Valley Forge, Pa. The Auxiliary supports the Legion-sponsored Freedom Bell project.
Foreign Relations purchases seed and fertilizer in Belize.
1977
The Auxiliary helps to rebuild homes in earthquake ravaged Guatemala.
1978
The Auxiliary donates money to build 40 classrooms in Peru.
In 172 VA hospitals and nursing facilities, 2,850,000 service hours are given by 62,991 volunteers to help 633,000 veterans.
1979
President Carter signs a bill extending Legion eligibility to Vietnam-era veterans.