The American Legion [Volume 128, No. 6 (June 1990)]
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ByCapt.RickWaddell 28 A VICTORY NOT TO BE FORGOTTEN The legacy ofthe Korean War on its 40th anniversary. By Gen. Richard G. Stilwell 30 a ... STAND BY OUR FLAG ASSAULT ON OLD GLORY The Legion responds to a controversial Supreme Court ruling. F-3 A VOICE OF REASON AND CLARITY IN AMERICA A Supreme CourtJustice dissentsfrom the majority. F-8 22 HOW CONGRESS STOLE THE FLAG AMENDMENT An insider details congressional shenanigans. By Rep. Charles Douglas F-1D A BEDROCK PRINCIPLE OF FREE SPEECH An eminentjurist dismisses the "slippery slope" argument. By Robert H.Bork F-11 THE LEGION CHALLENGE A call to action in the questfor aflag-protection amendment. F-15 DEPARTMENTS LETTERS 4 VETERANS UPDATE 31 VETERANS ALERT 38 COMMANDER'S MESSAGE 8 YOUR AMERICAN LEGION 32 PARTING SHOTS 60 BIG ISSUES 12 LEGION NEWS 34 COVER NestEgg. Illustration by Bill Cigliano. The American Legion Magazine, a leader among national general-interest publications, is published monthly by The American Legion for its 3 million members. These military-service veterans, working through 16,000 community-level posts, dedicate themselves to God and country and traditional Amer- ican values; strong national security; adequate and compassionate care for veterans, their widows and orphans; community service; and the wholesome development of our nation's youths. JUNE 1990 1 2 America's Most Loved "Songs of Faith!" Tennessee TENNESSEE 1 ERNIE FORD FOR GOD AND COUNTRY Ernie Editorial Offices 700 N. Pennsylvania St. Sings P.O. Box 1055 22 Indianapolis, IN 46206 Favorite 317-635-8411 Hymns. Ford Miles S. Epling National Commander Now in one stirring, double-length collection of the great sacred songs comes the rich baritone voice of Daniel S. 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