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  • Wednesday, August 31, 2016

    National Legion Parade Boasts Large NY Contingent

    CINCINNATI — The American Legion Family from New York had one of the largest contingents in the National Convention Parade – members of the Legion, the Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion, American Legion Riders, and the Yankee Doodle Band (Fort Crailo Post 471, Rensselaer, NY).

    The Department of New York contingent was led by Department Commander John Sampson.

    See photos of the New York contingent.

    The 98th National Convention is being held in Cincinnati, Ohio this week.

    Sons of American Legion march in National Convention Parade.

    Sons of the American Legion march in National Convention Parade — including 9-year-old Jordan Mahar and 8-year-old Elijah Clancey.