American Legion News Releases
American Legion to Congress: ‘Pass a clean GI Bill’
The leader of the nation's preeminent veterans organization criticized Congress for delaying a needed GI Bill because of cost. Improvements to the current GI Bill, like its predecessors, will serve as...
Indianapolis, In, May 09, 2008
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Shakopee Teen Named The American Legion Eagle Scout of The Year
A Shakopee, Minn., student has been named The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year for 2008.
Paul J. P. Banwart, 18, a senior at Shakopee High School and a member of Venturing Crew 88,...
Indianapolis, In, May 08, 2008Read More
American Legion Joins Department of Homeland Security in promoting Fifth Annual National Preparedness Month
The American Legion has joined with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in promoting the fifth annual National Preparedness Month this September and encourages Americans to prepare for emergencies...
Washington, Dc, May 01, 2008Read More
Veterans Launch National Education Effort on Illegal Immigration
Crime, terrorism and dependency on scarce government dollars are some of the major reasons why the nation's largest veterans organization is concerned about illegal immigration. So concerned, in fact,...
Indianapolis, In, April 28, 2008Read More
Maryland High School Senior Sweeps to Victory, Earns $18K Scholarship In American Legion Oratorical Contest
A high school senior from Elkton, Md., capped a busy weekend of competition in Indianapolis by earning an $18,000 college scholarship. The title of his winning oration: "Our Fallible Framers."Read More
Nine high school orators survive first round, advance to national semi-finals this afternoon
Tensions ran high as 53 top high school orators pressed near the bracket-board hoping they would survive the first round of intense competition. The 53 represent every state, the District of Columbia...
Indianapolis, In, April 05, 2008Read More
Three high school orators to face off Sunday for top national honor
The NCAA may have its Final Four, but now The American Legion has its "Big Three." The three finalists of The American Legion National High School Oratorical Scholarship Program, "A Constitutional...
Indianapolis, In, April 05, 2008Read More
Speaker Pelosi to Legion: 'We listened to you'
Speaker of The House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi credited The American Legion today for helping create a more responsive Congress on issues pertaining to veterans.
“Thank you for...
Washington, Dc, April 01, 2008Read More
American Legion to Honor Lou Dobbs
WASHINGTON (March 30, 2008) – The leader of the nation’s largest veterans organization will honor CNN anchor Lou Dobbs for his coverage of illegal immigration and his support for the U.S. military....
Washington, Dc, March 30, 2008Read More
American Legion Commander to Congress: Pass Surveillance Law Now
Congress should put America's national security ahead of frivolous lawsuits, American Legion National Commander Marty Conatser said today. The head of the nation's largest veterans organization sent...
Indianapolis, In, February 25, 2008Read More
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