The American Legion [Volume 111, No. 5 (November 1981)]

Protecting The Few: A look at the sometimes heroic and always important protective work carried out by the Secret Service, which makes it possible for Americans to "press the flesh" with Presidents and other key political figures by Richard Dunlop -- Medicine's Magnificent Journey: Medicine has come a long way since the days of bloodletting and operations performed under the shade of apple trees. This article details some of the fantastic medical misconceptions which were prevalent until recent years and provides insight into why some patients took their own lives rather than consent to surgery by Gary Turbak -- Mainstreaming The Physically Handicapped: An inspiring view of what can be accomplished by those who are disabled when they add their own courage and determination to today's sophisticated technology and therapy by Paul Martin -- Aloha Hawaii: Gavel-to-gavel coverage of the 63d National Convention in Honolulu is presented, complete with synopses of major presentations, Resolutions, photos and fun -- Commander's Message: This Is My Country -- Letters -- Big Issues: Should Government Lift Restrictions On Industrial Homework? -- The Message Center -- News for Legionnaires -- Dateline Washington -- Books -- News to Use -- Parting Shots