Post History
Veterans in Nampa were among the earliest to organize an American Legion post. The first meeting was held in August of 1919 and the group was named Joseph h Murray post 18 in memory of Lieutenant Joseph H Murray Junior. Regular meetings begun in 1919 in City Hall. In 1932 they moved to a permanent home, the American Legion chateau built at 15th Avenue and 2nd Street south. Financing came from several sources including sales of bricks to members for $15 each and donations of services and materials. The total cost of the building and lots was $12,985. The city of Nampa donated Plumbing building sewer and electrical permits totaling $15. In the early days the group sponsored turkey shoots with live turkeys as prizes at Thanksgiving. Weiner roast were held annually at dry lake for many years. The legion was instrumental in veterans being given 90-day preferential rights on land adjoining deer flat reservoir. In 1983 the legion Chateau was renovated and updated inside and out. The only major changes to the building since it was built in 1932. The Chateau is available to the public and has been used by other clubs organizations and churches throughout its history.
Affiliated Organizations
Auxiliary members are always anxious and willing to co-operate in every Legion activity.
The Legion has every reason to be proud of it's Sons of Legion unit, which gained statewide recognition because of it's programs of service.
Patriotic Days
MEMORIAL DAY has always been an outstanding occasion in this community. In addition to memorial events throughout the Nampa community, the goal of every Veteran to it's last man is to keep MEMORIAL DAY sacred to the memory of our war dead of all of the wars of the country; and all graves are decorated on this National Holiday.
ARMISTICE DAY, now called VETERANS' DAY, originally marked the end of fighting in World War I. It is an important holiday on the calendar of Legionnaires everywhere and in the hearts of all Veterans. Annually the Post sponsored the Armistice Day Parade. An important tradition was established when the Post led in the memorial exercises at 11 o'clock on the morning of November 11, marking the exact hour of the cessation of hostility on the war fronts.
Registration Of Graves
Each year, active members place a flag on each Veteran's grave.
Scholarships and Community Projects
American LegionPost --- sponsors various scholarships for the further education of our children. We also sponsor and financially assist many worthy community projects and programs initiated by the National American Legion.
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