American Legion Post 8 Memorial Plaza
las vegas, nv
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This memorial plaza consists of several large and small unconnected items — two artillery guns, two plaques, a small device, and two flagpoles in front of a building decorated with a wall-size American flag design on the side of American Legion Post #8. One of the artillery guns is engraved with the words, “No. 24748. A.BS-1918.” The second gun is engraved with the words, “RIA 1253. 77mm Field Gun Model 1897.” One metal plaque includes an American Legion emblem and reads Dedicated to the memory of Theodore Konduris a deceased comrade of Las Vegas Post #8 November 11, 1948.” A small seafaring device reads, “USN USCG” initials for United States Navy and United States Coast Guard. A much smaller plaque several feet away on the base of the sign advertising the American Legion post reads, “This sign emblem presented to Las Vegas Post 8 by Young Electric Sign Co. Legionnaire J.L. Jack Young Mgr 1947. Victor Whittlesea, Commander. Vic Glasson Adjutant.”
Responcible Organization/Individual:
American Legion Post #8
Designed By:
The memorial consists mainly of vintage artillery guns designed by the U.S. Army. Other related items were designed by or approved by the American Legion.
Address:
In front of American Legion Post 8, 733 Memorial Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
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Hours Available
Ceremonies: yes
History:
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization. Focusing on service to veterans, service members and communities, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States. Membership swiftly grew to over 1 million, and local posts sprang up across the country. Today, membership stands at nearly 2 million in more than 13,000 posts worldwide. The posts are organized into 55 departments: one each for the 50 states, along with the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, France, Mexico, and the Philippines. Historically the Legion has influenced considerable social change in America, won hundreds of benefits for veterans, and produced many important programs for children and youth. (Young Electric Sign Co. [now YESCO] is legendary in Nevada, having designed and built the states’ most iconic signs. It was a pioneer in neon technology, and is responsible for the “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign at the southern entrance to the city.)
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