American Legion Auxiliary Unit 197, Redding CA

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 197, Redding CA Veterans Service Organization helping our veterans and communities.

Fly her with Pride, Honor and Respect 🇺🇸.
06/14/2026

Fly her with Pride, Honor and Respect 🇺🇸.

Looking for a fun indoor event this summer. Join us in learning to make Serbian treats. Recipes directly from a Serbian ...
06/08/2026

Looking for a fun indoor event this summer. Join us in learning to make Serbian treats. Recipes directly from a Serbian family. Class proceeds will help fund our Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation program. Funds stay local helping veterans with a variety of needs.

Don’t forget our community yard sale tomorrow Sat June 6th. 7am-2pm. Inside the Veterans Memorial Building 1605 Yuba St ...
06/06/2026

Don’t forget our community yard sale tomorrow Sat June 6th. 7am-2pm. Inside the Veterans Memorial Building 1605 Yuba St Redding. Look for tables indicating sales support or local veterans.

06/01/2026

Today is Be the One Day at The American Legion.

The first day of every month is a reminder that one conversation, one text, or one act of compassion can make a difference in someone's life.

Whether you're looking to support a veteran, learn the warning signs, or bring Be the One to your community, resources are available to help.

Together, we can reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and prevent veteran su***de.

Explore our many resources at betheone.org

Sign-up for our next Be The One Training: https://www.legion.org/advocacy/be-the-one/be-the-one-training

06/01/2026

Updated Friday Night in the Park poster! We'll see you next Friday! 🎵🎸

05/30/2026

Harriet Lane Johnston, born on May 9, 1830, in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, holds a unique place in American history as the woman who inspired the title "First Lady". Because her uncle, James Buchanan, was a lifelong bachelor and the only president to never marry, Harriet stepped in as the official White House hostess. She was an orphaned ward of the president, and the title was created specifically because she required an official designation for her role.
While history often remembers Buchanan’s administration as unsuccessful, Harriet herself was a celebrated figure. She was intelligent, charming, and widely admired for navigating the social and political complexities of a deeply troubled era with remarkable skill.
Her life after the White House was marked by both wealth and profound heartbreak. In 1866, she married a wealthy banker named Henry Johnston and had two sons, but tragically, she lost both children and her husband before her own death. Despite these tragedies, Harriet dedicated her later years to a legacy of service. She founded the Harriet Lane Home for Invalid Children at Johns Hopkins, which provided medical care to countless children, and donated her extensive art collection to the Smithsonian, effectively establishing the foundation for the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

05/30/2026

On this day in 1941, Bob Hope launched what would become his first USO performance—an appearance that marked the start of a lifelong mission to lift the spirits of American service members.
At the time, he was already a popular radio host on NBC’s The Pepsodent Show, known for his sharp humor and comedic skits. But everything changed after he performed in front of a military audience at March Field in May 1941. The experience stayed with him—and he wanted to do more.
Following Pearl Harbor, Hope expanded his involvement, recording nearly all of his wartime broadcasts in front of troops. Eventually, he took his shows overseas, traveling wherever American forces were stationed.
Comedians, musicians, and dancers joined him on exhausting journeys—by cargo plane, jeep, and boat—bringing entertainment to some of the most remote and dangerous locations. They performed on makeshift stages, in hospital wards, and even on the backs of trucks, often pushing through emotion to keep spirits high.
Hope visited battleships, combat zones, and isolated outposts during World War II and beyond, continuing through later conflicts. Wherever troops were deployed, he followed.
His humor became a powerful relief in tense environments. With self-aware jokes and quick wit, he often broke the stress of war with laughter, while also making time to visit wounded soldiers who didn’t want sympathy—only a moment of joy and normalcy.
In 1948, he began his famous annual Christmas tours, even if it meant sacrificing holidays with his own family. For the troops, however, those moments meant everything.
One of his most unforgettable shows ended with soldiers quietly singing Silent Night, leaving the entire audience deeply moved. Many had traveled long distances just to see him perform.
Over the years, letters poured in from soldiers and families, thanking him for giving moments of happiness in the darkest of times—sometimes even the last joy a soldier would experience before falling in battle.
Hope’s Vietnam performances drew massive crowds, with troops going to extraordinary lengths just to catch a glimpse of him. Even decades later, he continued visiting deployed forces, including during Operation Desert Shield.
Though he never officially served, he was later honored as an “honorary veteran,” a title he considered one of his greatest privileges. Yet he always deflected praise, believing the real honor belonged to the troops he entertained.
For Hope, laughter wasn’t just entertainment—it was a lifeline at the front lines.

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Meets 1st Tues Of Month 1605 Yuba Street **/Mailing Address P. O. Box 990302 Redding, CA 96099-0302**
Redding, CA
96001

Opening Hours

6pm - 8pm

Telephone

+15302755212

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