The American Legion [Volume 137, No. 3 (September 1994)]

From The National Commander: For 75 years, in war and peace, Legionnaires have worked to build a better nation -- What the Legion Means to America: Prominent Americans salute the Legion -- What The American Legion Means to Me: Readers tell how the Legion affects their lives -- Remember When: Tidbits and tales from the Legion's past -- This We Believe: Abiding by these principles, the Legion became the world's largest veterans organization by PNC E. Roy Stone, Jr. -- Seventy-Five Years For God and Country: The Legion's many accomplishments, decade by decade by Miles Z. Epstein -- The Founders: What a story they tell, these men who were there at the very beginning -- The Meaning of The American Legion Emblem: From wreath to ring, every element has a message -- The GI Bill: The Legion-written GI Bill changed America -- 75 Years of Fighting for Veterans: How the Legion protects those who protected America by Ken Scharnberg -- Shining from Sea to Sea: Three Million Good Neighbors: From small towns to sprawling cities, Legionnaires make their communities a better place to live by Les Brindley -- Ceremony and Democracy: The Post Meeting: Here beats the heart of The American Legion -- It Takes a Strong Organization: The Convention, National Executive Committee and 12 commissions carry out the membership's mandates by Ray Mahon -- Your National Headquarters: Take a tour of the offices in Indianapolis and Washington, D.C. -- How the Legion Helps in Times of Need: Whether it's natural disasters or children in distress, the Legion is always there -- Keeping the Legion on Track: From Post Adjutant to National Commander, these men and women advise and guide by Ken Scharnberg -- Veterans Benefit Warriors: Hard-working Service Officers help veterans get the VA benefits they have earned -- American Legion Auxiliary: Kindred Spirits for God and Country: The dedicated women of the Auxiliary can be counted on to help the veteran and serve the community -- Sons of The American Legion: A leader in community service, SAL is a key member of the Legion family -- Other Legion Programs and Services: Numerous Legion programs help children, veterans and their families -- On the Town: When the debate ends, the fun begins at National Conventions -- From Cover to Cover: The American Legion Magazine's covers have mirrored America's pride, progress and patriotism -- Vets: This month, we list 1,111 military units that are planning reunions. Your outfit may be one of them -- Bursts, Duds and Parting Shots: Cartoon wit and wisdom from 1919 to the 1990s -- "To Consecrate and Sanctify:" The promise continues