THE AMERICAN LEGION
TIREY J FORD POST 21
16701 E. 40 HIGHWAY
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-5328
816-373-0221

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Preamble to the Constitution of The American Legion For God and Country

We associate ourselves together for the following purposes:

To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism; to preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in the Great Wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and goodwill on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.
 

Who We Are

The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic, mutual-help, war-time veterans organization. A community-service organization which now numbers nearly 3 million members -- men and women -- in nearly 15,000 American Legion Posts worldwide. These Posts are organized into 55 Departments -- one each for the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, France, Mexico, and the Philippines.

THE AMERICAN LEGION TIREY J FORD POST 21 is largest Post in western Missouri.
Your Post is the heart of The American Legion. The strength of the organization is measured by the activities of the local Posts.  Listed below are just a few activities in which the local Post may be involved:
Service to the veteran - A Service Officer is available to help veterans and their dependents with the benefits guaranteed them by law.
School Involvement - Posts work with local schools in areas such as Flag etiquette, sponsorship for Boys and Girls State, Oratorical contests and obtaining scholarships for local students.
Recreational programs - Golf, bowling, softball, picnics and trips to local events are just a few programs for the Legionnaire and family, which local Posts may sponsor.
Community Involvement - Your Post may also sponsor Blood Drives, Clean-ups, Boy Scouts, Memorial Services, Hospital Services, Marching Units and other community services.  For more information download our Post brochure.


The American Legion's national headquarters is in Indianapolis, Indiana, with additional offices in Washington, DC. In addition to thousands of volunteers serving in leadership and program implementation capacities in local communities to the Legion's standing national commissions and committees.

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POST HISTORY

Thank you Bill Liddle

A WAY TO CURB FORCE

Truman Says Early Action Could Have Prevented Last War.

President Truman blamed the wait-and-see policy of the 30s for the second World war in a dedication speech last night at the American Legion building, 306 West Maple avenue, Independence.

 

Speaking before members of his home Legion post, the Tirey J. Ford post of which he is a life member, Mr. Truman said; "I believe that if action had been taken when Japan went into Manchuria in 1930 and when Mussolini went into Ethiopia in 1935 or if action had been taken against Hitler in 1938 there would not have been a second World war.

 

"My decision to send our boys into Korea was made with the belief and hope it would avert World War III."

 

President Truman opened his speech with a dedication of the Legion building, which was purchased two years ago by the post. It formerly was occupied by the Southwestern Bell Telephone company.

 

Mr. Truman is a life member of the post. The President arrived at the Legion quarters about 8 o’clock and stayed five minutes.

 

After his speech the President shook hands with J. E. Joyner, the incoming commander, and other post officers, and then left.

 

He was introduced by Clifford Crenshaw, toastmaster, who was commander of the post in 1949.

 

About 120 persons attended.

 

From the Legion building the President visited the Harpie club meeting on the third floor at 101 North Main street. The social club was organized years ago by several Independence men. The President has not had a chance to visit the club, of which he is a member, since 1946.

 

Post officers installed:

 

Don R. Haney, first vice-commander; Verne F. Jenkins. second vice-commander; R. H. Nelson. adjutant; James Lewis, finance officer; William Brizendine, chaplain: John

Weeks, historian; Dexter Perry, service officer; Oscar Morrman. sergent at arms, and Earl O. Roby, trusty.

 

John Gillam is the outgoing commander.

 

Auxiliary officers Installed:

Mrs. Leona Seamands, president; Mrs. Flora Luther, first vice-president: Mrs. Mabel Moody, second vice-president; Mrs. Maude Abel. secretary; Mrs. Irene Dyball, treasurer; Mrs. Violet Gray. historian; Mrs. Mary Kresget. sergeant at arms, and Mrs. Effie Burgess, chaplain.