1980
The Awareness Assembly, formerly the Women's Forum on National Security, is established to inform members about national and international issues pertaining to defense, security, women and the aged.
A French crystal plate etched with the Poppy commemorates the Auxiliary's 60th year, and proceeds fund youth programs.
Foreign Relations contributes to school reconstruction and community center in the Dominican Republic after Hurricane David.
The Past Presidents Parley awards $69,000 in nursing scholarships.
1981
Foreign Relations builds and equips kitchens and warehouses for Cambodian refugees in Thailand.
1982
In February, the newly created American Legion Auxiliary Awareness Assembly is conducted in Washington, D.C.
Foreign Relations donates to the Eluwa School for the Deaf and Blind in Namibia.
1983
The National News accepts paid advertising.
1984
The "Friends of Our Little Brothers" Children's Home in Mexico receives $90,000 for irrigation wells.
1985
Foreign Relations raises $66,366 for Father Flavian Nucci's Home for Special Children in El Salvador.
1986
The Auxiliary funds and dedicates the Job Nave Clerestory Window in the National
Cathedral, Washington, D.C.
1987
The National President's project, The Secret of Animal Island, a comic book illustrating safety tips for children, set Auxiliary records for response from the general public.
1988Heart of America Awards are initiated, replacing the Golden Press/Golden Mike Awards.
Legion/Auxiliary members hold an open forum on the MIA/POW issue.
The Auxiliary presents the Public Spirit Award to rescue personnel of Midland, Texas, for saving Jessica McClure.
The Awareness Assembly, formerly the Women's Forum on National Security, is established to inform members about national and international issues pertaining to defense, security, women and the aged.
A French crystal plate etched with the Poppy commemorates the Auxiliary's 60th year, and proceeds fund youth programs.
Foreign Relations contributes to school reconstruction and community center in the Dominican Republic after Hurricane David.
The Past Presidents Parley awards $69,000 in nursing scholarships.
1981
Foreign Relations builds and equips kitchens and warehouses for Cambodian refugees in Thailand.
1982
In February, the newly created American Legion Auxiliary Awareness Assembly is conducted in Washington, D.C.
Foreign Relations donates to the Eluwa School for the Deaf and Blind in Namibia.
1983
The National News accepts paid advertising.
1984
The "Friends of Our Little Brothers" Children's Home in Mexico receives $90,000 for irrigation wells.
1985
Foreign Relations raises $66,366 for Father Flavian Nucci's Home for Special Children in El Salvador.
1986
The Auxiliary funds and dedicates the Job Nave Clerestory Window in the National
Cathedral, Washington, D.C.
1987
The National President's project, The Secret of Animal Island, a comic book illustrating safety tips for children, set Auxiliary records for response from the general public.
1988Heart of America Awards are initiated, replacing the Golden Press/Golden Mike Awards.
Legion/Auxiliary members hold an open forum on the MIA/POW issue.
The Auxiliary presents the Public Spirit Award to rescue personnel of Midland, Texas, for saving Jessica McClure.
