The American Legion Magazine [Volume 100, No. 5 (May 1976)]

Bicentennial Fever: Reenactments of 1776 are bursting out all over -- Is a Tax Revolt Brewing? Nation's No. 1 moneyman calls for basic IRS reforms by William E. Simon, Secretary Of The Treasury -- The Holiday that Came from the Heart: Memorial Day recalls a spontaneous wish to remember -- Civil Defense is a Weapon: Commander opposes proposed cuts in CD programs by National Commander Harry G. Wiles -- Boston, England, A Seedbed of History: North Sea port is closely linked to U.S. traditions by Ivan Von Sartor -- Exploring Your Family Tree: A nation of immigrants searches for its origins by Norman Brown -- Off the Highway, Carolina Banks Treasures: Thirteenth in a series for turnpike drivers -- Legion Salutes Teen-Agers: Combined 5-city Boys/Girls Nation is 1976 highlight -- Bicentennial Landmark, New York City: Skyscrapers can't overshadow relics of the past -- Should Congress Have a Veto Over Federal Agency Regulations? Pro: Rep. Elliott H. Levitas (D-GA), Con: Rep. Andrew Maguire (D-NJ) -- Photo Credits: As July Fourth approaches thousands of Americans are participating in reenactments of events 200 years ago. In this month's cover photo and the pictures on pages 6, 7 and 8 Eschave & Associates of New York and Ken Haas capture that enthusiasm for the past -- Notes on Our Desk -- Veterans Newsletter -- Life in the Outdoors -- News of The American Legion -- Dateline Washington -- Legion Shopper -- Parting Shots