To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a true spirit of Americanism; to preserve the memories of our former members and the association of our members and our forefathers in the Great 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 good will on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy, to consecrate and sanctify our friendship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness; to adopt in letter and spirit all of the great principles for which The American Legion stands; and to assist in carrying on for God and Country.
THE AMERICAN'S CREED 
I believe in the United States of America as a government for the people, by the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed- a democracy in a republic- a sovereign nation of many sovereign states; a perfect union, one and inseparable; established upon those principals of freedom, equality, justice and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes.
I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it; to support its Constitution; to obey its laws; to respect its flag; and to defend it against all enemies.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the