The American Legion [Volume 147, No. 3 (September 1999)]

Commander's Message: Supporting Old Glory: National Commander Butch Miller thanks Legionnaires for standing behind Old Glory -- Flag News: Senators Duck For Cover: Anti-amendment senators backing toothless statute -- Military Life: Air Force photographer helps Iraqis surrender, Vietnam vet confronts hippie, and more -- Family Life: A daughter of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans found her Hollywood parents to be heroes off-screen as well; plus other stories from the homefront -- Great Teachers: Classroom lessons inspire students through-out life -- Personal Heroes: Surviving a Japanese POW camp, serving in combat and playing "Taps" -- Brush with Fame: Readers recall "kidnapping" Elvis, rescuing JFK and bumping into "the Duke" -- The Golden Age of Radio: Throughout the 1930s, 40s and 50s radio was king of American entertainment -- Sports: Writer bags rare interview with Joe DiMagglo, basketball team triumphs and coach remembers American Legion baseball -- Faith in God: NFL great Roger Staubach inherits faith from parents, a father turns to God after his daughter dies and a POW's faith is restored -- Farm Life: Senator applies farm experience in Washington, a boy sneaks aboard a Model A and a man reflects on boyhood summers -- Most Memorable Moments: Conquering Antarctica, passing through Ellis Island and fighting off sharks are just some of our readers noteworthy adventures -- My Favorite Car: The "Cannonball" Challenger, a car stolen by Bonnie and Clyde, and a Ford T-bird are among our readers favorites -- My First Flight: Reader jumps out during his first; another "bombs" his buddies -- Eighty Years of News Clips: This eclectic collection of news items from past Legion publications is a whimsical, nostalgic, and sometimes serious look at yesterday's world -- Cartoons From The Past: Cartoon humor spans nine decades of Legion publications -- Cover Art by Lois Schlowsky