The American Legion [Volume 144, No. 1 (January 1998)]

History Sets Sail: It's ancestors aweigh for USS Constitution, courtesy of school children and the Legion by Anthony Miller -- Where Cynics Fail, Patriots Prevail: Patriotism and morality are essential. . . and make flag protection essential. Commentary by Patrick H. Brady -- Retorn Of The Dragon: China is back in a big way and poses a special challenge to U.S. diplomacy by Georgie Anne Geyer -- Hong Kong Hand-Over" The British Empire is reigned out, and the Peoples' Republic goose-steps in by Don North -- Getting Lean, Still As Mean (interview): Secretary of Defense William Cohen says force levels are about right for now -- Happy New Year. . . From Hanoi: Tet twas a famous victory for the losers by Al Santoli -- They Also Served: A grateful nation dedicates a memorial to its military women By Julie A. Rhoad -- Show Your Colors, America! The 1997 Fall Meetings, NEC endorses massive campaign for flag-protection amendment -- Big Issues: Should the United States pay its debts to the United Nations? -- Vetvoice -- Commander's Message -- On Duty -- Washington Watch -- Vetaways -- Veterans Update -- Legion News -- Vets -- Parting Shots -- Cover: Parade in Beijing. Photo by ChinaStock