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American Legion, Princeton Post Number 76 (CRF ID #143)

ALTERNATE NAME
Princeton Post No. 76, American Legion, Department of New Jersey, Inc.

ADDRESS
P.O. Box 16,
Princeton, NJ 08542-0016

ADMINISTRATOR
Robert M. Cox, Commander

CONTACT PERSON
Henry J. Frank, Post Adjutant

DESCRIPTION
A veterans fraternal organization founded to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States, to help fellow war veterans, their widows or widowers and/or their orphans, and to sponsor programs which encourage patriotism and develop citizenship. Activities include holiday patriotic observances, youth baseball, Jersey Boys State, school awards, picnics for disabled veterans, hospital visits to veterans, stand-downs for homeless veterans, oratorical contest, safety essay contest.

SERVICES
Claims assistance - War veterans

PROGRAMS
Service officer is available to help with claims to the Dept. of Veterans Affairs and the Dept. of Defense. Call 609-924-3829.

American Legion Post No.76 Baseball: No longer active, an advanced baseball team which participated in the Mercer County American Legion Baseball League from 1970-1994. Little League team called "Post 76" sponsored from 1959 to 2001.

MEETING PLACE
Varies from month to month. Call Adjutant at 609-924-3829 for location.

MEETING TIME
Third TUE of the month, 2:00 PM.

MEMBERSHIP
War veterans as defined by Title 36, U.S.C. sec. 45

FEES/DUES
$20 per year

SPECIAL EVENTS
Veterans Day Ceremonies in Princeton and West Windsor Township
Memorial Day Ceremony (Annual Parade in Princeton was sponsored 1924 - 1995, except for 1942 & 1943)
Co-sponsor of Memorial Day Parade in West Windsor Township 1996 - date
Co-sponsor of Veterans Day celebration in West Windsor Township 1990-date.

SCHOLARSHIPS
Four-year scholarships of $760 per year at a college or university for a resident of Princeton Borough, Princeton Township or West Windsor Township who is a specific descendant of a war veteran or member of the U.S. Armed Forces. Apply to Princeton Area Community Foundation.

FOUNDED
1919

SUBJECT
CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS
VETERANS
CHILDREN AND YOUTH

DATE MODIFIED
09-12-06