American Legion Auxiliary
World's Largest Women's patriotic Service Organization
Spring Hill, Florida Post 186
A timeline celebrating 80 years of achievements
| 1919 | The American Legion Auxiliary is first established to support The American Legion. |
| 1921 | The first National Convention convenes in Kansas City, MO. The Poppy of Flanders Field becomes the memorial flower of the Auxiliary. |
| 1925 | The Auxiliary moves its National Headquarters to the War Memorial Plaza in Indianapolis, IN. |
| 1927 | It is decided that only veteran-made poppies will be distributed by the Auxiliary. |
| 1934 | The Auxiliary establishes Junior membership. |
| 1936 | The American Legion Auxiliary's Bulletin becomes the National News. |
| 1937 | The Girls State program is created. |
| 1944 | The Auxiliary's program for the rehabilitation of disabled veterans is created. |
| 1947 | The first Girls Nation is held in Washington, DC |
| 1950 | The first Golden Press/Golden Mike media awards are presented. |
| 1953 | The first Women's Fourum on National Security convenes in Washington. |
| 1970 | The Auxiliary Emergency Fund is established. |
| 1972 | Cavalcade of Memories is established at National Headquarters. |
| 1979 | President Carter signs a bill extending Legion eligibility to Vietnam-era veterans. |
| 1980 | The first Awareness Assembly is held in Washington, DC, replacing The Women's Forum. |
| 1988 | Heart of America Awards are initiated, replacing the Golden Press/Golden Mike Awards. |
| 1990 | Eligibility is extended to veterans of Grenada, Lebanon, and Panama. |
| 1992 | Eligibility is extended to veterans of the Persian Gulf hostilities. |
| 1995 | The 50th session of Girls Nation is celebrated. |
| 2000 | The American Legion Auxiliary celebrates it 80th year. |
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