(a) It is the organization of American veterans of the World War.
(2) Who is eligible?
(a) Any soldier, sailor or marine who served honorably between April 6, 1917, and November 11, 1918.
(3) Are women eligible?
(a) Yes, those who were regularly enlisted or commissioned in the army, navy or marine corps.
(4) When was the Legion started?
(a) It was first organized in Paris, March 15 to 17, 1919, by a thousand officers and men, delegates from all the units of the American Expeditionary Force to an organization caucus meeting, which adopted a tentative constitution and selected the name "American Legion."
(5) What has been done in America regarding it?
(a) The action of the Paris meeting was confirmed and endorsed by a similar meeting held in St. Louis, May 8 to 10, 1919, when the Legion was formally recognized by the troops who served in the United States.
(6) Are the organizations in France and America separate?