The American Legion Magazine [Volume 102, No. 3 (March 1977)]

Pardon, We Knew it was Coming, But That Didn't Cushion the Shock: Legion chief speaks out on pardon for draft evaders by National Commander William J. Rogers -- In Arms the Ms Gains Equality: Why women are important to the U.S. military by Charles R. Fagan -- Sailor of Fortune: Philo Norton McGriffin -- This Irishman made history: James Shields dared to duel Lincoln by James E. Myers -- St. Patrick's Day is a Moment to Toast Navy's John Barry -- GI's Keep Britain Laughing Via TV: Comedy series recalls impact of Americans on British isles -- Should Cigarettes Be Taxed by Tar and Nicotine Content? Pro: Sen. Gary Hart, Con: Sen. Walter D. Huddleston -- Off the Highway: Natchez and its trace of history still lure thousands -- Cover Photo: Our Cover Girl for March features LTJG Joellen Drag, second pilot of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Three (HC-3), in her flower- covered helmet. Photo taken at U.S. Naval Air Station, North Island, CA by Michael Jacobs -- Notes on Our Desk -- Books that Matter -- Dateline Washington -- Veterans Newsletter -- News of The American Legion -- Personal -- American Legion Shopper -- Parting Shots