The American Legion [Volume 145, No. 1 (July 1998)]
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By Jack Gebhardt On the night of July 4, black powder makes the skies bright. i I^^^^^ D OWN T O V 1 C T D Ti 7 IT'S A GRAND NEW FLAG AMENDMENT National Commander Anthony G. Jordan explains the surge to success. 1 ROAD MAP TO THE AMENDMENT In a great effort, there have been great days and other days that inspired greater effort. THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE By Stephen Presser Protecting the flag is a crucial step in restoring a constitutional society CONDUCT UNDECOMING FREE SPEECH By Armstrong Williams In a civil society, there is no right to behave destructively. hi THE MIRAGE OF SLIPPERY SLOPES By Richard Parker Five justices considered the flag a "point of view. " Citizens have a stake in correcting them. hi AN AMENDMENT FOR FREEDOM By Daniel S. Wheeler It is time for "We, the People" to safeguard the whole of our freedom of expression. hi WHERE YOUR SENATORS STAND IVIost are co-sponsors of the amendment; the rest will be offered the opportunity hii HARD-WORKING HEROES From around the nation CFA volunteers put in wonderful days in the neighborhood. hi! OLD GLORY, YOUNG VIEWS High school essayists celebrate the unique, essential symbol—the U.S. Flag. hll AN URGENT CALL TO ACTION What you can do to help with the campaign. hi A R T M E N T^^^^^l VETVOICE LEGION NEWS VETAWAYS BIG ISSUES 1 VETERANS UPDATE M PARTING SHOTS WASHINGTON WATCH 1 VETS ii COVER By Ron Morecraft The American Legion Magazine, a leader among national general-interest publications, is published monttily by The American Legion for its 2.7 million members. 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