The American Legion [Volume 156, No. 4 (April 2004)]

Corporate Greed Rises From the Depths: Recent corporate scandals have left many Americans reluctant to dive back into the stock market. By Robert Bryce. -- "We Need These Laws": Terrorism expert Victoria Toensing defends the often-maligned PATRIOT Act. -- An Honored Adversary: Defeated Japanese servicemembers pay tribute to Adm. Chester W. Nimitz. By Kay Grant. -- No Divine Right: Granting amnesty to illegal aliens threatens U.S. sovereignty and safety. By Michelle Malkin. -- My Heart's Content: After meeting with a Vietnam War veteran, writer Pat Conroy realizes he's not the man he thought he was. By Pat Conroy. -- To Make Men Free: The Sept. 11 generation knows that force is sometimes necessary. By Alan W. Dowd. -- Surrender at Appomattox: The Civil War ended with veterans in blue saluting their foes, "Americans to Americans." By Jay Winik. -- Vet Voice -- Commander's Message -- Under the Radar -- Legion News -- Big Issues -- Living Well -- Comrades -- Parting Shots