The American Legion [Volume 147, No. 5 (November 1999)]

Morale Is High! Legionnaires come together for the 81st National Convention in Anaheim, Calif. -- It Never Rains In Southern California: This year's Convention Parade was awash in blue skies and sunshine --Highlights From Anaheim: Speeches, entertainment, awards and more took center stage at the Convention -- 81st National Convention Adopts 82 Resolutions: The American Legion's priorities and concerns set the tone for the coming year -- Meet Your Legion Leaders: The Legion's top leadership offers a wide variety of talent and experience -- Fulfilled Field Dreams: Big bats attack a Connecticut town as the Legion World Series wraps up its 74th season by Steve Brown -- Gilt For The Golden Years: Financial security in retirement is but a stroll on a sunny beach with a bouncy dog in tow. On the other hand, maybe it's flipping burgers for minimum wages. by Theodore Rickard -- Restoring The Shining City On The Hill: The troubling question, "What's wrong with America?" not only has an answer, but a solution by William J. Bennett -- Just An Average Hero: When it comes to celebrity status, Medal of Honor recipient Gary Wetzel would rather sit on the sidelines by Terry Coffey and Peter B. Rose -- Interview With Gen. Colin Powell: Retired JCS chairman discusses veterans' issues and America's defense by Donald T. Lambro -- Vetvoice -- Commander's Message -- Washington Watch -- Legion News -- Vets -- Parting Shots -- Cover: Gen. Colin Powell addresses troops during Operation Desert Storm in February 1991. AP Photo digitally altered by Evan Wysong.