Oratorical Contest

Agnes Rieger of Kansas City is crowned the 2013 American Legion National Oratorical champion.
Missouri, South Carolina and South Dakota advance to the 76th Oratorical finals on Sunday. Watch the finals live at 10 a.m. (EDT) on legiontv.org.

New Hampshire is the only American Legion department to conduct a Junior High Oratorical Program for youth in grades six through eight.

The Oratorical Contest presents participants with an academic speaking challenge that teaches important leadership qualities, the history of our nation's laws, the ability to think and speak clearly, and an understanding of the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship.

State Oratorical Contests

Participate in your local American Legion Oratorical Contest to better understand the U.S. Constitution, as well as the rights and privileges of American citizenship.

Find your state contest »