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American Legion National Commander Brett Reistad attends Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremony in Hawaii.

National commander joins other Legion Family leadership at youth organization's Pearl Harbor commemoration ceremony in Hawaii.

The American Legion will have the third float in the parade, directly behind the Marine Corps band.

National Commander Brett Reistad: 'When I read the report detailing the Giving Tuesday results of donations to The American Legion’s Veterans and Children Foundation, I experienced a mix of surprise, gratitude and pride.'

396 donations worth a total of $22,620 were made to the Legion’s Veterans and Children Foundation.

President George H.W. Bush was a Legionnaire and recipient of The American Legion's Distinguished Service Medal.