The American Legion [Volume 141, No. 1 (July 1996)]

Infamous Artists: Even 8-year-olds know the difference between art and flag desecration by Joe Stuteville -- See You In Salt Lake: The latest news about our upcoming National Convention by Trent D. McNeeley -- Positive Force For Change: The Legion unveils its plan to save VA health care at the 1996 Spring Meetings -- Who Are Our Heroes? America is looking for a few good men and women by Gary Turbak -- The Butcher Of Baghoad: He'll Be Back: We haven't seen the last of Saddam Hussein, says a former CIA director -- Oath Of Uncertainty: Do our GIs volunteer to serve the United States, the United Nations or both? -- Happy Birthday, America! Our nation isn't perfect, but it's the greatest country in the world by Eugene "Red" McDaniel -- Big Issues: Should Congress reform environmental regulations? -- Vetvoice -- Commander's Message -- Washington Watch -- On Duty -- Veterans Update -- Legion News -- Vets -- Parting Shots -- Cover: America needs heroes. We look to the Olympics to provide them. See Page 24. Illustration by Bill Vann/Medola Ltd.