The National Headquarters of The American Legion is a large, four-story building located near the Indiana War Memorial Plaza, a five-block area in downtown Indianapolis listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building features Indiana limestone and is considered one of the finest structures of its kind. The $2.5-million headquarters building is a gift from the people of Indiana.
The American Legion Mall is right next to National Headquarters. It features a sunken garden with a cenotaph and four art-deco columns topped with stylized golden eagles. Built in 1931, the cenotaph is a tribute to Hoosiers who gave their lives in World War I.
National Headquarters includes the offices of the national commander, national adjutant and executive director. It also houses the historical archives and library, the National Executive Committee room, art gallery, museum, finance operations, editorial offices for The American Legion Magazine, Dispatch and Online Update , as well as offices for Internal Affairs, Americanism, Children & Youth, Public Relations, and Convention & Meetings.
The American Legion National Headquarters
700 N. Pennsylvania St.
P.O. Box 1055
Indianapolis, IN 46206
Telephone: (317) 630-1200
Fax: (317) 630-1223
Since 1934, The American Legion’s Washington offices have been located on K Street, three blocks from the White House. The original brownstone building was replaced in 1951 by an office building, dedicated on Aug. 14, 1951, by President Harry Truman. Four decades later, the building received a major renovation and was rededicated Feb. 25, 1990, by then-VA Secretary Edward Derwinski.
The D.C. building also has an office for the national commander to support his frequent visits to the halls of Congress, where he discusses political issues that affect veterans, servicemembers and their families. The building also includes offices for an executive director, as well as Legislative, Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation, Economics, National Security, Foreign Relations and Media Relations.
The American Legion Washington Office
1608 K St., N.W.
Washington, DC 20006
Telephone: (202) 861-2700
Fax: (202) 861-2728
Historic Fort Benjamin Harrison, with its rich military history, is a perfect fit as the home of The American Legion’s Marketing Services Group. Located in Lawrence, Ind., just outside Indianapolis, Fort Harrison welcomed The American Legion in 1999 with a brand-new 64,000-square-foot facility.
The Marketing Services Group maintains the organization's membership database and provides direct marketing services for membership renewal and new member acquisition.
It provides Legion merchandise and raises funds to support both National and State level programs. The Marketing Services Group is home to four divisions:
1. Membership Support Services
2. American Legion Emblem Sales
3. Information Technology
4. Fundraising
The American Legion Marketing Services Group
5745 Lee Road
Indianapolis, IN 46216
Telephone: (317) 860-3100
Fax: (317) 860-3001
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