The American Legion [Volume 173, No. 5 (November 2012)]

"All Is Well, Safely Rest": On the occasion of Taps' 150th anniversary, the origin of America's most famous bugle call is sounded by the song's foremost authority by Jari Villanueva -- A Simple Agenda: In a heated election year, the Legion's priorities remain veterans, defense and youth -- A Memorial Like No Other: Born into political and artistic controversy, the Wall has become an enduring symbol of the Vietnam generation's service and sacrifice by David H. Hugel -- The New Rogues' Gallery: A who's who of rulers exiting and entering the world stage by Alan W. Dowd -- My America: Jamie Gray, Olympic gold medalist -- Vet Voice -- Commander's Message -- Big Issues -- Living Well -- Veterans Update -- Rapid Fire -- Comrades -- Parting Shots