The American Legion's Americanism Commission is home to numerous programs that provide and foster healthy, wholesome and educational opportunities for young people, including:
American Legion Baseball
Boys Nation and Boys State
The National High School Oratorical Competition
Junior Law Cadet
American Legion Junior Shooting Sports
The American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund (for children of servicemembers who have died on active duty since Sept. 11, 2001)
Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship
The Samsung American Legion Scholarship
The "Need a Lift?" college financial aid guide
Flag education
School Medal Awards