250 years of America. 250 years of courage, sacrifice, and the unyielding pursuit of freedom. As we celebrate the Semiquincentennial of the United States, we reflect on every generation that stood the watch, raised the flag, and answered the call of duty. Veterans have always been at the heart of that story. This Fourth of July, The American Legion invites you to honor our nation’s 250th birthday not just with celebration but with gratitude in action. | The American Legion National Headquarters

Today we honor and remember WWII Medal of Honor recipient Pvt. William D. McGee, buried at Luxembourg American Cemetery. On a night crossing of the Moselle River during WWII, McGee, a medical aidman, faced the unimaginable. As his unit moved toward the town of Mulheim, the enemy had left behind a deadly field of antipersonnel mines. When two soldiers were critically wounded by explosions, McGee acted without hesitation. Alone and under intense danger, he entered the minefield, rescuing one soldi

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During the 2025 annual American Valor Conference, Emmy-nominated actress @candacecbure and four-time Olympic medalist @shawnjohnson introduced America’s Rosie the Riveters: the legendary American women who went to the factories to build the tanks, planes, and ships that won World War II 80 years earlier. Especially during a time of giving thanks, we are certainly thankful for what these incredible women did during WWII. | American Veterans Center

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