John Raymond O'Hara Post No. 25
The American Legion was founded March 15-17, 1919 at a meeting in Paris, France, attended by representatives of the various outfits of the American Expeditionary Force of World War I. The organization has since opened its ranks to veterans of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.
Membership in the American Legion gives the veteran an opportunity to respond to the needs of the community, state and nation through the Legion's many and varied programs.
The Legion sponsors such local programs as Legion baseball, Boys State, Girls State, and International Band Camp.
American Legion
John Raymond O'Hara Post No. 25
John Raymond O'Hara Post No. 25 of the American Legion was organized June 19, 1919 with 40 members being signed up.
Auxiliary Post
May 11, 1920 a group of 30 ladies met to organize the Auxiliary. Mrs. T.N. Putnam was elected president. They received their charter May 22, 1922.
Some of the projects carried out through the years were: Flowers for the graves on Decoration Day; Poppy Day; banquet for veterans and members; sent boxes and other gifts to veterans' hospitals; learned flag etiquette and parliamentary drill works; tree planting project; Washington essay contest in schools.
Made wreaths for Memorial Day; supported delegates to Boys State and Girls State; grave markers; first aid classes; blood donor clinic; storytelling hour for children; polio drive; remembered Gold Star Mothers on Mothers Day; donation for band uniforms; made favors for nursing homes; donation to International Music Camp; flags were given to the schools.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 260