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Theater gives military youth a voice

In support of Operation: Military Kids, Kansas State University created an interactive theater program for military youth to express their feelings about deployment.

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American Education Week, Nov. 14-20

The National Education Association’s 89th American Education Week is approaching, and The American Legion encourages posts to get involved in the celebration.

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Child Welfare Foundation awards $666,670

The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation recently awarded funds to 21 non-profit organizations.

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Having been there

D-Day veteran and acclaimed filmmaker on a mission to teach students the value of freedom and its cost.

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National Americanism Conference begins Friday

The American Legion National Americanism Conference gets under way Sept. 24 in Indianapolis.

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Looking out for America's future

With a strong dedication to supporting our nation's youth, The American Legion National Children & Youth Conference gets under way Friday in Indianapolis.

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Supporting the Special Olympics mission

As the 2010 Special Olympics get under way worldwide, The American Legion reflects on its long, successful relationship with the renown program.

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NASC delegates learn about the Legion

On June 27 in Indianapolis, nearly 1,000 student council members were educated on The American Legion's multiple youth programs.

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Legion to host 1,100 NASC delegates

Students coming to Indianapolis for the National Association of Student Councils National Convention will visit The American Legion Mall June 27.

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A deployment through a child's eye

Legion's Policy Coordinating and Action Group briefed on a study that examined how military deployments affect the children left behind.

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