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Taking history on the road

A former Emil A. Blackmore Museum exhibit at The American Legion National Headquarters has moved to Kentucky to entertain a new generation in a historic American setting.

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Virtual tour of Legion museum available

Legionnaires and visitors now have the opportunity to view a selection of pieces from the Emil A. Blackmore Museum from in front of their computers.

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The American Legion Library was established in 1923 and is located on the north end of the fourth floor of National Headquarters in Indianapolis. While the organization and building are not public, the library staff welcomes and strives to help Legionnaires, veterans and non-veterans alike.

Q:

I am searching for military service records for myself or a family member, for genealogical research. What records can I find?

Answer:

The American Legion does not have military service records. For that you need to apply, with as much information as you know, to:

National Personnel Records Center Military Personnel Records
9700 Page Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63132-5100

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