The American Legion [Volume 153, No. 2 (August 2002)]

"A Hero for All America": William Pitsenbarger's courage in a Vietnam firefight earned him a Medal of Honor by Dan Allsup --Worlds Apart: Human rights and the war on terrorism divide the United States and the United Nations by Alan W. Dowd -- What Might Have Been America's past is filled with close calls, Plan Bs and unusual twists of fate by Roger Bruns -- Loyal to VHA: Dr. Omega Silva believes the Veterans Health Administration is crucial to America's health care by James V. Carroll -- Chorus of Critics: A dependence on U.S. military might hasn't kept Europe from complaining about our foreign policy by Richard Perle -- The Nobel Soapbox: Physical scientists have an irritating habit of speaking out on matters of war and peace by Ernest W. Lefever -- The POW Dilemma: Colin Powell explains why Guantanamo Bay detainees don't fit Geneva Convention criteria by Ben Barber -- Tax Me Out to the Ballgame: Subsidized stadiums promise huge financial returns but rarely deliver by Ronald D. Utt -- Vet Voice -- Commander's Message: 9/11: "A Day to Remember" -- Big Issues: Lift the U.S. embargo on Cuba -- Living Well -- Washington Watch -- Legion News: "A Day to Remember," Bob Hope tribute and ALS benefits -- Comrades -- Parting Shots -- Cover: The relationship shared by the United Nations and the United States is a rocky one, as the organization strays from its founding principles. Photo illustration by Holly Soria