The American Legion [Volume 153, No. 3 (September 2002)]

We the People: Our nation's most sacred document is easily understood by all by Akhil Reed Amar -- Sovereign Citizens: The vote reminds us that government is our servant, not our master by Judith A. Best -- Duty, Honor, Country: America's military is the force behind the freedom by Adm. Bill Owens -- Chairman of the Joint Chiefs says America has one choice: win by James V. Carroll -- 1776: When Faith Emboldened Reason: Divine providence was America's original guiding light by Michael Novak -- The Last Refuge of a Free People: Patriotism is an American love story by Maj. Gen. Patrick H. Brady -- America's Brainchild: A free society depends upon an educated electorate by Robert McGarvey -- The American Empire: Freedom and forgiveness drive the world's most envied economy by Gary Geipel -- For Goodness' Sake: Acts of service and kindness can fight terrorism at home by Jeff Stoffer -- America the Beautiful: From sea to shining sea, ours is a nation of natural diversity. Photo essay -- Power of the People: The labor movement has always advanced our highest values by James P. Hoffa -- The Many Complexions of Our Nation: The term "melting pot" had no meaning before America by Monroe H. Little Jr. -- Only in America: More than anywhere else, in America you control your destiny by Dinesh D'Souza -- The Power of Laughter: For a nation to heal, it takes a sense of humor. America has it by Larry Wilde -- A Special Breed: America's firefighters, police officers and EMTs are born to serve by Howard Safir -- What Makes America Strong? Celebrities express their feelings about our nation compiled by Frappa Stout -- Vet Voice -- Commander's Message: We Make America Strong -- Comrades -- Potpourri -- Cover: photo by Solus Images