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By Ted Blankenship Conservation is helping the bald eagle come back from virtual extinction. P. 54 The American Legion Magazine, a recognized leader among national general-interest publications, is published monthly by The American Legion for its 2.5 million members. These military-service veterans, working through 16,000 community-level Posts, dedicate themselves to God and country and traditional American values; a strong national security; adequate and compassionate care for veterans, their widows and orphans; community service, and the wholesome development of our nation's youth. 1 THE AMERICAN The "If Day LEGION MAGAZINE 40th Anniversary Tankard Editorial Offices 700 North Pennsylvania St. P.O. Box 1055 Indianapolis, IN 46206 317-635-8411 Keith Kreul National Commander James N. Sites Publisher/Editor in Chief Daniel S. Wheeler Assistant Publisher/Editor Philip F. Van Pelt Ivlanaging Editor Michael D. LaBonne Assistant Editor Ward A. Beckham Staff Writer James A. Chaney Art Editor Advertising Coordinator Bern ice Hoi brook The American Legion Magazine P.O. Box 7068 Indianapolis, IN 46207 Weight: Approx. 18ozs 317-635-8411 Height: Approx. 5" Capacity: Approx. 1 pint Advertising Representative Robert Redden Assoc., Inc. P.O. Box 999, Teaneck, NJ 07666 201-837-5511 A UMITED EDITION TRIBUTE IN SILVER—POUSHED PEWTER TO THE U.S. FORCES THAT FOUGHT ON THIS DAY The American Legion Elsenhower's orders were to " enter the Continent of Europe and destroy Hitler's armed forces". Magazine Commission /) hini- u.i.s this all else hingrd i>n it' The beaches Ihn. 1944 ihc firsi of fnln and of Ivlilford A. Forrester, Chairman, Greenville, Xonnainlv nui^l he won and Hitler Itad had 4 years to prepare. SO; James V, Kissner, Vice Chairman, It Is now recorded how the greatest amphibious force in tiistory set out on this day and won its way by Palatine, IL; James R. Kelley, National Com- courage, sacrifice, blood and superhuman persistance to one of the greatest victories of all time—and mander's Representative, Wayne, PA: Nor- how. as a consequence, the final defeat of Germany became assured. man Biebel, Belleville, IL: Adolph F. Bremer, On the 40th Anniversary of this day, the International Historical Foundation is proud to offer one of its Winona, MN. Victor Broom, Fulton, MS: John famous historical senes Tankards as a tribute to the achievements and valor of the American forces that J. Dunn Sr.. Scranton, PA; \Nayne J, Painter, fought on "the longest day" Milwaukee, Wl, Eugene J. Kelley, Savannah, Utah, Omaha; the 82nd and 101st Airborne, the 1st, 4th and 29th Infantry Divisions are all GA; Frank J, Holcshuh, Youngstown, OH; H, Laird, Moines, lA; Arthur M. legendary names that now enter the pantheon dedicated to the honor of civilization. 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