Century of Service

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Item Number: 755.9103

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8.5" x 11" 120 pages
An illustrated history of The American Legion. This centennial bookazine celebrates The American Legion as it enters its second century. Dozens of never-before-published photographs take readers on a colorful 120-page journey filled with voices, images and reflections on what would become the nation’s largest and most influential veterans service organization. It stands as a mere glimpse into all The American Legion has accomplished since March 15-17, 1919.
Chapters include:
- 100 Years of The American Legion
- Why I Back The Legion (by Theodore Roosevelt Jr., 1919)
- Evolution of the Cap
- Peace Through Strength (national security)
- The Legion in Pop Culture (music, movies, and more)
- To Care for Veterans (health care, benefits, opportunity)
- Legionnaires in Chief (Presidents who have worn the cap)
- When Disaster Strikes (putting military training and skills to use during catastrophes)
- Named for the Legion (highways, bridges, ships, and parks)
- 100 Percent Americanism
- American Legion Baseball
- Children and Youth
- The Legion Family (Auxiliary, Sons, and Riders)
- National Conventions
- Honor and Remembrance
- Reflections (why today's veterans support the Legion)
Also available: Indivisible: The Story of Our Flag or combo of both