The American Legion [Volume 151, No. 6 (December 2001)]

Pearls of Peril: From eerie predictions to Al Capone's limo, some of Pearl Harbor's lesser-known facts are revealed 60 years later by Timothy B. Benford -- A Poisoned Culture: Television is pulling out all the stops in its assault on the American family by L. Brent Bozell III -- Proudly She Waves: As patriotism peaks, New York embraces the flag and all it stands for by Jackie Rothenberg -- Terrorism's New Face: Security experts say the United States must work quickly to prepare for biological and chemical attacks by Susan Katz Keating -- Veterans Are First in His Book: Pete Wheeler refuses to entertain the notion that more can't be done for American veterans by James V. Carroll -- Back to the Basics of the Constitution: It's not too late to return to the founding fathers' original intentions for government by Stephen B. Presser -- Profit or Pain? Hailed by some and hated by others, NAFTA awaits a verdict by Ben Barber -- An American Icon: Soldiers and sailors since World War II have turned the Zippo into something much more than a cigarette lighter by Joseph F. Wilkinson -- Vet Voice -- Commander's Message -- Big Issues: Bans on college-sports betting -- Living Well -- Washington Watch -- Legion News: National Commander Santos pledges veterans support, NEC fall meetings, the Defense of Freedom Medal and "Spice on Ice" -- Comrades -- Parting Shots -- Cover: The American Legion wishes veterans and their families a joyous holiday season. Index Stock photo