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Americanlegionvo1452amer.Pdf (8.735Mb) Vol. 145, No. 2 The Magazine for a Strong America August 1998 ARTICLES HEARTLAND ItALLIES FOR THE U.S. FLAG A Chicago rally and an Illinois caravan launch the "Show Your Colors, America!" campaign. SLOWING SMOKE ON CAPITOL HILL 7776 National Executive Committee resolves to fight on for vets' tobacco-related claims. AS RAD AS IT GETS By Michael iviedved Movie-makers often are way out of touch with mainstream values. RAGE AGAINST THE DYING LIGHT ByJayStuller Macular degeneration can leave you blind. As yet, there's no cure. THE PEOPLE'S PARK PLACE—ROARDWALK SyG. Patrick Pawling Going down to the sea on wooden strips is an American tradition. DEFENDING THE FAMILY interview Gary Bauer and the Family Research Council are on the front lines for society. EPARTMENTS VETVOICE ! YOUR AMERICAN LEGION LEGION NEWS COMMANDER'S MESSAGE 1 VETERANS UPDATE ? VETS WASHINGTON WATCH ON DUTY 11 PARTING SHOTS COVER Hollywood's Agenda/Enc J.W. Lee, Lott Representatives The American Legion Magazine, a leader among national general-interest publications, is published monttily by Ttie American Legion for its 2.7 million members. These wartime veterans, worl<ing through nearly 1 5,000 communilv-levei Posts, dedicate themselves to God and country and traditional Ameri- can values; strong national security; adequate and compassionate core for veterans, their widows and orphans; community service; and the wholesome development of our nation's youths. AUGUST 1998 • THE AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE • \ Branson! Wm! The Branson VIP Vacation FOR GOD AND COUNTRY HERE'S A PEAL... 4 Fun-filled days. star-studded nights at NOW 3 700 N. Pennsylvania St. the luxurious Welk Resort Hotel and your choice of any four of P.O. Box 1055 Indianapolis, IN 46206 these legendary Branson attractions: O The Bobby Vinton Show, 317-630-1200 @ The Lawrence Welk Show, © The Jim Stafford Show, O The National Commander Anthony G. 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