The Lincoln–Lee Legion was established by Anti-Saloon League-founder Howard Hyde Russell in 1903 to promote the signing of abstinence pledges by children.
However, in 1912 it was renamed the Lincoln–Lee Legion, adding a reference to Robert E. Lee in order to make it more appealing to southern children and their parents.
Pledge signing drives were heavily promoted at churches, Sunday schools, and temperance meetings.
By 1925, over five million children had signed the total abstinence pledge cards.
Engs, Ruth C. (ed) The Progressive Era's Health Reform Movements.