The American Legion [Volume 151, No. 5 (November 2001)]

"A Wake-Up Call From Hell": In a speech before the House Government Reform Committee, former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns of the far-reaching tentacles of terrorism -- Veterans Day 2001: America's most enduring symbol of peace: the people who fought for it by Jeff Stoffer -- The 83rd National Convention: Legionnaires spice up the Alamo's hometown with patriotism, pride and the President of the United States by Steve Brooks -- Sizing up America's Banks: Hometown banks and major financial corporations jockey for market position in the wake of '90s merger mania by Gurney Williams III -- The Power of Perseverance: The Brooklawn, N.J., team shows what it takes to win The American Legion Baseball World Series by Jeff Stoffer --"The U.S. Marine Corps Changed My Life": A night in a Georgia drunk tank led young Zell Miller to Parris Island, S.C, and a whole new world of responsibility by James V. Carroll -- Men of Honor: Paying final respects to a parting comrade is the toughest duty a veteran faces by Larry Bingham -- Vet Voice -- Commander's Message: Veterans can help America heal from the tragic events of Sept. 11 -- Living Well -- Washington Watch -- Legion News: Christmas cheer for troops in South Korea, a bill before Congress that emerged from Boys Nation and Navy veterans who dream of a mobile museum from the LST-325 they saved last winter. -- Comrades -- Parting Shots