The bridge has five traffic lanes in each direction. The outermost lane in each direction is an exit-only lane. The outermost northbound lane is exit-only onto the Clara Barton Parkway, while the outermost lane in the southern direction is exit-only onto the George Washington Memorial Parkway and Georgetown Pike (State Route 193). The bridge prohibits for pedestrians or cyclists.
History
Opened on December 31, 1962, the bridge was originally named the "Cabin John Bridge" because of its proximity to the community of Cabin John on the Maryland side of the Potomac River. The bridge opened without a ceremony due to the cold weather. On May 30, 1969, the bridge was officially renamed the "American Legion Memorial Bridge" in a ceremony led by Lt. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey, director of the U.S. Selective Service System. This action reduced confusion with the Union Arch Bridge, which carries the Washington Aqueduct and MacArthur Boulevard across Cabin John Creek and which some people also called "the Cabin John Bridge".
Eligibility for American Legion membership is limited to those honorably discharged veterans and current personnel of the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or Air Force who served at least one day of active duty during any of the following periods:
World War I (April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918) were also eligible; the last such member of that group died in 2011.
World War II: December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 (except that for the U.S. Merchant Marine eligibility dates are December 7, 1941 to August 16, 1945)
Membership peaked for the Legion right after World War II, when enrollments doubled from 1.7 million to 3.3 million. After the Korean War, there were 2.5 million Legionnaires. As baby boomers joined, membership increased to 3.1 million in 1992. However, membership has slowly been decreasing since then. In 2013, the Legion reported 2.3 million members.
It was raised on Long Island in October 1780. In the first half of 1781 it was sent with Arnold on raids to Virginia. The unit was with Arnold in the September 1781 Battle of Groton Heights, Connecticut, but was not involved in the attack on Fort Griswold, which was deemed an atrocity by some, with hand-to-hand fighting and more than 115 Patriots and more than 200 British killed or wounded in the battle. The force was disbanded in 1783.
The trailer above is from the documentary film by Blackhorse Productions about the history of The American Legion, which is now available on DVD.
published: 30 Jun 2010
Join The American Legion
Every day, the nation’s largest veterans service organization brightens their communities.
published: 09 Mar 2017
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published: 07 Aug 2023
Welcome to The American Legion
Legionnaire Matt Jabaut hosts a new-member orientation that provides a clear understanding of the nation’s largest veterans organization and what the Legion does to strengthen America.
published: 04 Apr 2024
Police arrest former American Legion post commander accused of stealing almost $100K
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To Strengthen a Nation 1: Formation of The American Legion
To Strengthen a Nation Episode 1: Formation of The American Legion
Our hosts explore the 1919 gatherings of war-weary troops in France who planted the seed that would grow to more than 684,000 members operating in posts nationwide by the first anniversary of the Great War’s end. This episode explains why founding leader Lt. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., declined nomination to serve as first national leader of The American Legion, the reasons the organization was firm in its conviction to remain non-partisan, open to all who honorably served and guided by a constitutional preamble that endures as a statement of purpose today.
This video is available for download here: vimeo.com/americanlegion/download/323856480/be7467e6b3
published: 12 Mar 2019
Changes to American Legion opens up membership to millions of veterans
Changes to American Legion opens up membership to millions of veterans
published: 08 Aug 2019
Four Pillars of The American Legion PSA
The Four Pillars of The American Legion have remained unchanged since our founding in 1919.
published: 20 Jan 2011
City of McCloud has tow artisans markets today
One market is at the Native Grounds Nursery, the other is at the American Legion
published: 30 Nov 2024
This is The American Legion
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919. Nearly a century later we still uphold our original mission to serve our fellow veterans, their families and our communities. Learn more about how The American Legion continues to serve.
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Legionnaire Matt Jabaut hosts a new-member orientation that provides a clear understanding of the nation’s largest veterans organization and what the Legion doe...
Legionnaire Matt Jabaut hosts a new-member orientation that provides a clear understanding of the nation’s largest veterans organization and what the Legion does to strengthen America.
Legionnaire Matt Jabaut hosts a new-member orientation that provides a clear understanding of the nation’s largest veterans organization and what the Legion does to strengthen America.
A man who allegedly stole $98,000 from a local American Legion Post is now in custody: http://bit.ly/3TxaaZf
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To Strengthen a Nation Episode 1: Formation of The American Legion
Our hosts explore the 1919 gatherings of war-weary troops in France who planted the seed that...
To Strengthen a Nation Episode 1: Formation of The American Legion
Our hosts explore the 1919 gatherings of war-weary troops in France who planted the seed that would grow to more than 684,000 members operating in posts nationwide by the first anniversary of the Great War’s end. This episode explains why founding leader Lt. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., declined nomination to serve as first national leader of The American Legion, the reasons the organization was firm in its conviction to remain non-partisan, open to all who honorably served and guided by a constitutional preamble that endures as a statement of purpose today.
This video is available for download here: vimeo.com/americanlegion/download/323856480/be7467e6b3
To Strengthen a Nation Episode 1: Formation of The American Legion
Our hosts explore the 1919 gatherings of war-weary troops in France who planted the seed that would grow to more than 684,000 members operating in posts nationwide by the first anniversary of the Great War’s end. This episode explains why founding leader Lt. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., declined nomination to serve as first national leader of The American Legion, the reasons the organization was firm in its conviction to remain non-partisan, open to all who honorably served and guided by a constitutional preamble that endures as a statement of purpose today.
This video is available for download here: vimeo.com/americanlegion/download/323856480/be7467e6b3
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919. Nearly a century later we still uphold our original mission to serve our fellow veterans, their families ...
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919. Nearly a century later we still uphold our original mission to serve our fellow veterans, their families and our communities. Learn more about how The American Legion continues to serve.
www.legion.org/join
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919. Nearly a century later we still uphold our original mission to serve our fellow veterans, their families and our communities. Learn more about how The American Legion continues to serve.
www.legion.org/join
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Fulfillment · American Legion
Fulfillment
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Released on: 2023-08-08
Producer: Andrew M. Belk
Composer: Andrew M. Belk
Music Publisher: Andrew M. Belk
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Legionnaire Matt Jabaut hosts a new-member orientation that provides a clear understanding of the nation’s largest veterans organization and what the Legion does to strengthen America.
A man who allegedly stole $98,000 from a local American Legion Post is now in custody: http://bit.ly/3TxaaZf
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To Strengthen a Nation Episode 1: Formation of The American Legion
Our hosts explore the 1919 gatherings of war-weary troops in France who planted the seed that would grow to more than 684,000 members operating in posts nationwide by the first anniversary of the Great War’s end. This episode explains why founding leader Lt. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., declined nomination to serve as first national leader of The American Legion, the reasons the organization was firm in its conviction to remain non-partisan, open to all who honorably served and guided by a constitutional preamble that endures as a statement of purpose today.
This video is available for download here: vimeo.com/americanlegion/download/323856480/be7467e6b3
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919. Nearly a century later we still uphold our original mission to serve our fellow veterans, their families and our communities. Learn more about how The American Legion continues to serve.
www.legion.org/join
In the streetlight your hair is the blackest sky Through the snow the cars silently pass us by When you smile there's no reason to say goodbye Don't say goodbye I still have the last letter you left for me All your t-shirts, your red and green pedigree All the rest is sealed up behind memory Fading away On the steps of the American Legion Hall You wait there alone, nobody left to call No one's there again spring, summer, winter, fall Terrible day If I'd been there I'd surely have stayed with you If I'd been there I'd surely have prayed for you If I'd been there I'd surely have prayed for you
Recognizing one of the tenets of the AmericanLegion involves children and youth, a member of the local chapter is hoping to bridge the old and young to give the Seguin post a much-needed facelift ....
“It isn’t about roads, bridges, transit,” he said ...Together for Transportation, a transportation industry advocacy group, paid for the private survey ... SUBSCRIBE ... More than seven in 10 people said they favor the replacement of the AmericanLegionBridge.
During the walk across the bridge as led by honor and color guard members from Morenci AmericanLegionPost 368, Morenci teachers, staff and students were encouraged to be among the first group of walkers.
The goal was simple. provide passenger vehicles and trucks with a convenient and nonstop way to bypass driving through downtown D.C ... The Woodrow WilsonBridge and AmericanLegion Bridge are the two bridges along the Beltway that span the Potomac River.
4 – 2 shows. 2 p.m. and 4.30 p.m ... • • • ... 4 ... Thanks to Mike and Donna Buhman for their annual flower presentation at City Park, east of the creek bridge ... Our AmericanLegionChicken and Kerns’ Sweetcorn feed will be next Friday from 4.30- 6.30 p.m ... .