mmm. AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL CONVENTION CHICAGO 19 3 3 ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION OF THE AMERICAN LEGION CONVENES, WE PAUSE IN SILENT REVERENCE TO PAY HOMAGE TO THOSE COMRADES WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE, AND TO WHOSE EVERLASTING GLORY AND HONOR THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED. Fifteenth Annual National Convention THE AMERICAN LEGION Thirteenth Annual National Convention AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY Fourteenth Annual Promenade Nationale LA SOCIETE DES QUARANTE HOMMES ET HUIT CHEVAUX Twelfth Annual Marche Nationale LA BOUTIQUE DES HUIT CHAPEAUX ET QUARANTE FEMMES CHICAGO, ILLINOIS OCTOBER 2-5, 1933 GLADLY greet the men of the Legion who have dedi- I cated themselves to the ideals of sacrifice and service and, I would like to supplement this greeting with the reiteration of the profound conviction—a conviction that has come to me and to all of you who have experienced difficulties during the past several years. The conviction is that the necessities of peace, as we know them today, are no less serious than those of fifteen years ago. Our present problem is to encourage and foster a situ- ation under which all of our citizens may find an oppor- tunity to earn their living. Fortunately, industry is be- ginning to revive; employers are raising wages; thousands of men and women have been reemployed and still others are returning to work every day; there is a spirit of con- fidence abroad in the land. The loyalty of the Legionnaires manifests itself in this crisis as it did a decade and a half ago. And, it is my earnest hope that your Convention, from the standpoint of achievement, will be the greatest and most successful ever held in the history of your great organization. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT. ( 4 ) honor of being the LLINOIS is justly proud of the the American Host State to the American Legion and dele- I Legion Auxiliary, and extends to the convention welcome. gates a most enthusiastic and sincere Host State, We hope that in selecting Illinois as the convention city, the American Legion and Chicago as the made associated groups will find that tney have and its inaustria choice. Chicago, the metropolis of tne a happy Progress and agricultural middle-west with its Century of boulevarc.s, its mil-s Exposition, its beautiful parks and golf duos, and of lake shore, its scores of theatres and attractions, oners you un- its many other diversified enjoyment. paralleled opportunities for recreation and State offeis In addition to Chicago’s attractions, our historic points 01 inter- you its splendid scenic views, its roads. and its exceptional system of hard est, your conven- Our citizens join with me in the hope that event tne tion will be a memorable and outstanding m will carry history of your organizations, and that you with you when you leave our State the happiest of recol- a fuller lections, tonicked with new friendships, and even that the heart of Illinois beats in complete understanding Amer- harmony with the theme and the objectives of the ican Legion and its auxiliary.^^ Governor. ( 5 ) ELEGATES and members of the American Legion: D As Mayor of Chicago, it is indeed a most pleasant duty to send you the official greetings of our city and bid you welcome on the occasion of your great annual convention here this year. Chicago appreciates the distinct honor your wonderful body has conferred upon us, and you may rest assured that we shall draw upon all our reserves of hospitality and do everything possible to make your stay here most pleasant and enjoyable. We want you to come here and have a real good time. With a Century of Progress Exposition in full swing, and with so many interesting places and things to see in Chicago itself, your visit here should provide a wealth of memories for the future. Chicago’s latch string is out—and a most hearty wel- come awaits your coming! Earnestly yours, EDWARD J. KELLY, Mayor. ( 6 ) salutes the American A CENTURY OF PROGRESS Legion Auxiliary. A Legion and the American men and women whose devotion to the Wo Vmnnr the years sacrifice and service during the nation an^whose maintain law Great War have made it possible to of the and good will on earth. and order and to promote peace to hold your Annual reioice that you have elected We with us in our Convention in Chicago and participate Progress. celebration of A Century of Yours very truly, RUFUS C. DAWES, President, A Century of Progress. ( 7 ) NATIONAL OFFICERS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION Upper Left—Wm. Easterwood, National Vice-Commander Lower Left—John J. Maloney, National Vice-Commander Center—Louis Johnson, Commander Upper Right—Remster A. Bingham, Judge Advocate Lower Right—Rev. Irvin Q. Wood, National Chaplain NATIONAL OFFICERS Commander Louis A. Johnson .. Clarksburg, W. Va. Vice Commanders Russell Meadow _ Douglas, Ariz. Robert D. Flory Albion, Nebr. William Easterwood, Jr Dallas, Texas John J. Maloney Portland, Me. Charles A. Mills Miami, Fla. Chaplain Rev. Irvin Q. Wood Pocatello, Idaho Historian, Thomas M. Owen, Jr Montgomery, Ala. Treasurer, Bowman Elder ........Indianapolis, Ind. ( 8 ) ; ; , NATIONAL OFFICERS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION Vice-Commander Top Row—Bowman Elder, Treasurer Chas. A. Mills, Robert D. Flory, Vice-Commander M. Owen, Jr. Bottom Jtow—Russell Meadow, Vice-Commander Thomas Historian; Frank E. Samuel, Adjutamt OFFICERS OF DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS Deerfield. CHAS. G. KAPSCHULL, State Commander, Chicago. PAUL G. ARMSTRONG, Sr. Vice-Commander, Vice- Comm ander s. 1 E. F. McGINNIS, Chicago. Belvidere. 2. THOS. G. MARSHALL, 3. GUY RICKETTS, Monmouth. 4. JESSE JONES, Rantoul. 5. AL LOWE, Shawneetown. Jacksonville, 111. FATHER FRANK J. LAWLER, Chaplain, Chicago. J. P. RINGLEY, Executive Committeeman, Chicago ARTHUR G. POORMAN, Executive Committeeman, Heights, 111. ( 9 ) PROGRAM Fifteenth Annual National Convention of the American Legion CHICAGO, ILLINOIS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1933 10:00 A. M. Resolutions Assignment Committee, Resolutions Bu- reau, National Headquarters, Civic Opera House. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1933 2:00 P. M. National Finance Committee, in Office of Notional Adjutant, Civic Opera Building. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1933 1:00 P. M. Committee on Credentials, Room 10 (third floor), Pal- mer House. 1:15 P. M. Committee on Permanent Organization, Room 10 (third floor), Palmer House. 1:30 P. M. Committee on Rules, Room 10 (third floor), Pai • House. 2:15 P. M. Child Welfare Conference, Red Lacquer Room, Paimer House. 3:00 P. M. Meeting of National Executive Committee, Room 10 third floor), Palmer House. 7:30 P. M. Patriotic and Religious Service, Civic Opera House. MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1933 At the Chicago Stadium 9:00 A. M. Music—Board of Trade Band—National Champions. Capital Post No. 9 —Salem, Oregon, Drum Corps—Na- tional Champions. 9:30 A. M. Call to Order—Louis Johnson, National Commander. Invocation—Rev. Irvin Q. Wood, National Chaplain. Advancement of Colors. Solo, “Star Spangled Banner” — M. Ernestine Schu- mann-Heink, Official Soloist. Call of Convention—Frank E. Samuel, National Adju- tant. ( 10 ) Addresses of Welcome: His Excellency, the Governor of Illinois. His Honor, the Mayor of Chicago. Commander of the Illinois Department of The Amer- ican Legion James P. Ringley. Response: Louis Johnson, National Commander. Committee Reports: (a) Permanent Organization (b) Credentials (c) Rules. Greetings: American Mrs. S. A. Blackburn, National President, Legion Auxiliary. John A. Elden, Chef de Chemin de Per, La Societe Des Quarante Hommes et Huit Cbfvaux. Introduction of Distinguished Guests. Guests: 11:00 A.M. Addresses by Distinguished Report of the National Commander. the Presentation of medallion to Chief Executive of Con- City of Portland in which previous National vention was held. National Chap- 12:30 P. M. Memorial Service—Rev. Irvin Q. Wood, lain. “There Is No Death”—M. Schu nann-Heink. Silent Prayer. Taps. Retirement of Colors. Adjournment. At the Palmer House 4:00 P.M. Meetings of Convention Committees. 7:00 P.M. National Commanders Dinner TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1933 10:00 A.M. American Legion Parade. Meeting of Convention Committees. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1933 At the Civic Opera House 8:30 A.M. Music. Commander. 9:00 A. M. Call to Order—Louis Johnson, National Invocation—Rev. Irvin Q. Wood, National Chaplain. Advancement of Colors. Committee Reports: Constitutional Amendments. ( 11 ) 10:30 A. M. Addresses by Distinguished Guests. Convention Committee Reports: Finance Americanism Child Welfare National Defense Foreign Relations Internal Organization Legislation Rehabilitation Resolutions Time and Place of Next Convention. Retirement of Colors. Adjournment. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1933 Chicago Civic Opera House 8:30 A.M. Music. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order—Louis Johnson, National Commander. Invocation—Rev. Irvin Q. Wood, National Chaplain. Advancement of Colors. Addresses by Distinguished Guests. Reports of Convention Committees: Constitutional Amendments. Announcement of Trophy Awards: (a) Bands (b) Drum and Bugle Corps (c) Drill Teams (d) Golf Tournament (e) Bowling Tournament (f) Drum Major (g) Snare Drummer (h) Bugler (i ) Post History Contest. Unfinished Business. New Business. (a) Election of Officers. Presentation of Colors to Outgoing and Incoming Na- tional Commanders—Past National Commander. Retirement of Colors. Adjournment. (The National Executive Committee will meet within twenty- four hours after the adjournment of the National Convention, upon call of the National Commander.) ( 12 ) PARADE ORDER ( 13 ) IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATING IN LEGION PARADE 1. The individual marcher shares the responsibility for the general excellence of our parade. Your com- pliance with instructions will mean success. 2. It is proposed to march this parade by the review- ing stand within the minimum time so as to avoid the element of fatigue both to the marchers and the onlookers. 3. As over one hundred thousand men and women will participate, three rules must be rigidly adhered to: (a) The front of each unit (excepting musical units) must be 16 abreast at all times through- out the march.