The American Legion [Volume 139, No. 4 (October 1995)]

The Long, Silent March: Emotions ran high and memories deep at the Korean War Veterans Memorial by Steve Salerno -- The Big Lie: Once upon a time, recruiters promised lifelong health care to military careerists and their spouses by C.R. Roberts -- St. George is Expendable: Our government knowingly placed Americans at risk through its atomic testing program by Ken Scharnberg -- Shock Waves: A look into the crystal ball of America's most famous futurist, Alvin Toffler -- 911, A System Calling for Help: So, police, medics and firefighters are just a phone call away? Guess again by Jay Stuller -- Minnesota's Daniel A. Ludwig Elected National Commander: He wants every citizen to know: The American Legion is still serving America -- Big Issues: Should Congress terminate Americorps? -- Vetvoice -- Veterans Update -- Parting Shots -- Washington Watch -- Legion News -- On Duty -- Vets -- Cover: Those living near U.S. test sites in the Southwest were exposed to nuclear fallout during the 1950s and 1960s. Elizabeth Wright shows Brandy and Josh Kroubetz where the atomic blasts occurred near St. George, Utah. See page 20. Photograph by Michael Justice/Mercury Pictures.