William J. Hocking American Legion Post 91

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The William J. Hocking American Legion Post 91 is located in Wharton, NJ. Post 91 is a non-profit organization that supports veterans, youth, community and the Nation. The Post accomplishes this mission by working with the Legion Family at Post 91 which includes the American Legion Auxiliary - Unit 91, Sons of the American Legion - Squadron 91, and the American Legion Riders - Chapter 91.

Preamble to their Constitution

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 all 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.

The Four Pillars of the American Legion

1. Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation
   • VA Claims Backlog
   • Access to VA Healthcare
   • Network of Service Officers
   • VA Vet Centers
   • Healthcare Funding Formula
   • Veterans with Special Needs
   • Volunteering
   • Final Respects
   • Heroes to Hometowns
   • Careers for Veterans
   • Homelessness
   • GI Bill Benefits
2. National Security
   • Support for the Troops
   • Size of the Armed Forces
   • Quality of Life
   • Homeland Security
   • POW/MIAs
   • Operation Comfort Warriors
3. Americanism
   • Flag Protection
   • Voter Registration & Participation
   • Boy Scouts of America
   • The Pledge of Allegiance
   • Establishment-Clause Lawsuits
   • Legacy Run
   • Boys Nation
   • American Legion Baseball
   • Illegal Immigration
4. Children & Youth
   • Immunization
   • Family Integrity
   • Media Violence
   • Family Support Network
   • Temporary Financial Assistance
   • Samsung Scholarship
   • Child Welfare Foundation
   • Child Pornography
   • Catastrophic Illness
   • Intellectual Disabilities
   • Drug Abuse
   • Child Sexual Exploitation