Display at Historical Society Museum celebrates 100 years of American Legion Auxiliary

New American Legion Auxiliary display at the Manchester Area Historical Society’s Kingsley-Jenter House museum. Photo courtesy of Sue LaRocque.

submitted by Rita Huber

The Manchester American Legion #117, has set up a historical display at the Kingsley Center House celebrating the 100th year of the American Legion Auxiliary. Auxiliary members Jeannine Uphouse and Rita Huber, with the help of Sue Hansen LaRocque from the Historical Society, set up the display on November 11th, Veterans Day.

The Mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is as follows: In the spirit of Service, Not Self, the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad. For God and Country, we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace, and security.

Vision Statement: The vision of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion while becoming the premier service organization and foundation of every community providing support for our veterans, our military, and their families by shaping a positive future in an atmosphere of fellowship, patriotism, peace, and security.

In fulfillment of our Mission, the American Legion Auxiliary adheres to the following purposes:

• To support and advocate for veterans, active military, and their families
• To support the initiatives and programs of The American Legion
• To foster patriotism and responsible citizenship
• To award scholarships and promote quality education and literacy
• To provide educational and leadership opportunities that uphold the ideals of freedom and democracy and encourage good citizenship and patriotism in government

Manchester Unit 117 is always very active in keeping up the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary by working at the Veterans Hospital, participating in Community Service, and among Children and Youth. These are just a few of our commitments to the community.

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.