American Legion Hollywood Post 43

The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.

World War I veterans in Los Angeles who worked in the motion picture business chartered the Hollywood Post in 1919 with the goals of service to the community, state, and nation and to help their fellow veterans suffering badly from the effects of the Great War.  Classic Hollywood luminaries—veterans and nonveteran supporters—like C.B. DeMille, Adolph Menjou, Walter Long, and Mary Pickford were all instrumental in getting the post on its feet in the early days, when they met in a small church on the corner of Hollywood & Vine.  Over the years, Post members have included the likes of Clark Gable, Gene Autry, Mickey Rooney, Red Buttons, Ronald Reagan, Charlton Heston, Stan Lee, and many more showbiz figures.  

Post 43 and its members have been a central part of civic, business, and social life in Los Angeles for nearly 100 years.