The Sons of The American Legion was born during the 1930’s in the midst of the Great Depression. The establishment of The Sons of The American Legion as a non-profit, non-sectarian civilian organization, was authorized by action of The American Legion’s 14th National Convention in Portland Oregon; September 12-15, 1932. The 1933 National Convention officially changed the name of the Organization to "The Sons of The American Legion", authorized use of the abbreviation S.A.L" (pronounced S-A-L., not "sal"), and levied an annual membership dues of 25 cents.The Sons of The American Legion has been defined as a legal, self-sustaining program of The American Legion, authorized by resolution. The National Constitution of The Sons of The American Legion provides for finances and revenues derived from annual membership dues. The American Legion, Department of Wisconsin, officially recognizes the organization known as The Sons of The American Legion, in its Constitution and By-Laws. The Sons of The American Legion Squadrons are organized under the jurisdiction of the Local Post of The American Legion, and bear the name and number of the Post. Those who desire to form a Squadron can apply for a charter to the local Post of the American Legion in the area in which they reside.