Lester W. Chase American Legion Post 9, Derry, NH

Since receiving our charter in 1928, Lester W. Chase American Legion Post 9 has welcomed Veterans and active service members from all branches of our Armed Forces.  Joining the American Legion enables you to continue serving your God, country and community.  Our mission is to implement the goals, aspirations, dreams, peace and blessings for our country, friends and families embodied in our preamble below.  Interested in joining the American Legion?  If you are an honorably discharged Veteran or an active service member, visit our Eligibility page for information on how to sign up.

Preamble to the 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.