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The American Legion 60Th National Convention: Official Program And I THE AMERICAN LEGION FOR GOD AND COUNTRY 60th National Convention WE ASSOCIATE OURSELVES TOGETHER FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism; to preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in the Great Wars; to H IS SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION a sense individual obligation to the community, state and nation; inculcate of 7th National Convention to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and good will on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship AMERICAN LEGION by our devotion to mutual AUXILIARY 58th helpfulness. National Convention LA BOUTIQUE DES HUIT CHAPEAUX ET QUARANTE FEMMES 57th Marche Nationale 60th NATIONAL CONVENTION Aug. 18-24, 1978 • New Orleans, Louisiana The American Legion 1978 New Orleans Convention Program INDEX Page Page Airline Information 88 8 et 40 Program 65 Annual Reports 88 Energy Information 29 Auxiliary Program 52 Final Contests, Musical Spectacular 27 Board of Directors, Officers, Convention Corporation Convention Corporation of of Louisiana 31 Louisiana 30 Parade Information 82 Business Sessions, The Past National Commanders 44 American Legion 38 Patriotic Religious Service 28 Commission and Committee Meetings 22 Project Officers 81 Contests, Uniformed Groups 16 Registration, Information Convention Commission 21 and Tickets 4 Convention Committee Meetings 24 Reunions and Dinners 14 Convention Corporation S.A.L. Convention Program 70 Committee Chairmen 50 Standing Rules of Convention 36 Directory, Delegation Hotels 18 Team “78” Commanders 74 Distinguished Guests 41 Youth Leaders 48 Distinguished Service Medal Recipients 45 ABOUT THE COVER: The Convention Badge serves as the basis for the 4-color cover on the 60th Annual National Convention Program. Art for the cover was drawn by Miss Kathy Irvine, a Fine Arts Senior at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. The features of the cover are closely associated with New Orleans and Louisiana. Legionnaires willfind a new Superdome that has been erected recently. The Superdome is a spectacular multi-purpose sports center. Of course Louisiana has been known as the Pelican State down through the years. This is the third National Convention to be held in New Orleans. Legionnaires and members of the American Legion Auxiliary have convened here previously in 1922 and 1968. The Bayou Country has changed down through the years but parts of New Orleans seem to endure and remain the same. The city has numerous attractions for tourists. The French Quarter, Canal Street, Jackson Square, Bourbon Street, Preservation Hall and the Fair Grounds Race Track are only afew ofthe sights that you will want to see. Goodfood, entertainment and hospitality abound here in huge quantities. The Pelican State and the Crescent City welcome you and trust that you will enjoy your stay. 2 National Commander’s Message of Welcome to Delegates and Guests 60th Annual National Convention I am most privileged to welcome you to the beautiful and highly progressive Crescent City of New Orleans for the 60th Annual National Convention of The American Legion. Many of you were here a decade ago for our 50th Annual Convention which was a highlight in the observance of our American Legion’s Golden Anniversary. Those of you who were here at that time will see the tremendous changes which have come to New Orleans in the past ten years, some of which still are underway. Naturally, as a native of Louisiana, I am proud of the things that are happening here just as I am tremendously proud of this great American Legion, and humbled by the privilege you have given me to serve as your National Commander this year. While we were not successful in the Panama Canal issue, I am proud and pleased with the support you gave me as we waged this monumental struggle for a cause which we believed, and still believe, to be in the best interests of the United States. This response which came from American Legionnaires all over the country is encouraging to me as I look ahead to the challenges which still confront us today. These include: veterans preference, educational benefits, SALT II and our national security, and the hospital-medical program of the Veterans Administration. speak from a position of strength and muster the grassroots I am confident the delegates to this convention come here strength of our members. with the firm determination to put The American Legion in the strongest possible position to deal with these challenges Again, welcome to New Orleans, and to Louisiana. I know by adopting resolutions so your National Commander can you look forward with me to a great National Convention. ROBERT CHARLES SMITH National Commander 3 WHERE TO REGISTER OBTAIN INFORMATION BUY MUSICAL SPECTACULAR TICKETS Six locations will be maintained in the New Orleans area for the convenience of visitors. You may register for the convention ($5.00 per adult), secure answers to your convention questions, and buy tickets for the Musical Spectacular scheduled for the Superdome, Sunday night, August 20. Booths will be located in the lobbies of the: HYATT REGENCY HOTEL NEW ORLEANS HILTON HOTEL GRAND HOTEL FAIRMONT HOTEL NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS OFFICE (French Market Exhibit Hall, Hyatt Regency Hotel) FOYER — RIVERGATE EXHIBITION HALL (Registration and Information only during Sessions, August 22, 23, 24) All booths, with the exception of the one in the Foyer of Rivergate Exhibition Hall will operate from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 17 and daily thereafter from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. until taken out of service. In addition to the booths listed above, one booth handling tickets only will be established in the lobby of the Sonesta Hotel in the French Quarter for the convenience of those delegations housed in the French Quarter. This booth will operate from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 17 and Friday, August 18, Saturday, August 19 and Sunday, August 20 from 9:00 A.M. to approximately 5:00 P.M. Musical Spectacular tickets are priced at $6.00 each and taxes are included. The show is scheduled for the Superdome commencing at 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 20. Gates will open at 5:00 P.M. and there will be a pre-show show activities will be a narration on the Superdome facility. The Preliminary Contest for Drum Corps will take place on Saturday afternoon, August 19 and all day from 8:00 A.M. Sunday at Tad Gormley Stadium in City Park. The Registration/ Information and Ticket Committees will have headquarters in the Convention Corporation office located in the Grand Hotel, 1500 Canal Street. All persons (except those under age 12) are reminded that the official convention badge or other approved credentials are required to gain entry into the General Convention Sessions scheduled to take place August 22, 23 and 24 in Rivergate Exhibition Hall. 4 5 “ / „ aN^1 T0 ' ° L- oL) «°-r^U «*’ l _ OF bMON 8 9 STATE O pARTMENT 0 a% D£^^ pAF Executive oP R ' s ^' tzM _ E-t- James 6oVE«n 1978 August 18, convention-. Frl0N Of of - wtoat ATES state < 4e<)i0 "- welcome to *f& & ns « went,o;° s^v^jss: the s ^ « °«4 ^ UKrtsW •»« e all a of . state* estee» Patriot;* n ted contln* tour ' of we 9* ine a a be v i on ion vnTJ pending . Wizens a a-^tloral ^t^eq — ^14£ ot«™ “local CO-® W wer1ca . , e e "eed history 40 t»ae 1" - deOlcat'o" mn> ; M of ^ or ati 4 co«ratulatl°o fi nd ”^ Congratul ^u to re many ^V/ict. e “te4dWr“ W ’ eSS,Ul arl a «« alto *" for„r , 1 U°i ;S ^erdo* f r y oort^ ^ Or. \tzmo fris 5 'rrioT jEF0R/9sb 6 General Motors $15 Billion Commitment. For 1977, General Motors introduced a completely new line of trimmer full-size cars. In many ways they were the forerunners of a whole new family of cars designed and engineered for a changing world. They also became some of the most popular new cars in GM history. For 1978, we introduced our all- new mid-size cars — and they’re already selling by the hundreds of thousands. Creating these new automobiles involved a massive commitment in both time and capital. Last year alone we spent more than three billion dollars and, over the course of our redesign program, we’ll probably exceed fifteen billion dollars. Why has General Motors made such a massive commitment? Quite simply because we feel we have an obligation to help conserve our natural resources — not only gasoline, but the iron ore, copper and other com- modities that go into our products. In addition, these new offerings reflect GM’s continuing effort to respond to the needs and wants of its customers. If you’re in the market for a new car, may we recommend that you see our latest models. You’ll find them at your Chevrolet, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Buick or Cadillac Dealer’s showroom. Designing and Building Cars for a Changing World 7 eGlON , 06 th^ oU'SiaNA )OOGE ** -7012' ,N * uis| ' 1_0 “', ° iieat “ oS Hit ^,io»’ au £! ^ e ** ~w* rf w x.- rStgjdfc""** the Onl^ *° v ou;l New) -time. ^^j «n..joiJ t M- ri»L ***%*, ^ m cxaAi>ie M **a*’ ^CaVn " ^g^toon and h/A^ m * -be ^- :* r-rf ^ l,0Ptopl att '' M t ‘ ' .,. MuJ^> rrjS . ,.JW>«- -* &&£> ^ «* —j, dLto»«rf We salute The American Legion for its year-round efforts to promote patriotism and an appreciation of the price of freedom.
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