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Casey details how the US is faring in its battle against the forces of international subversion, in this exclusive interview. 3 Letters 15 The Wartime OSS 5 Commander's Message By Richard Dunlop Forerunner of today's CIA, the WWII Office of Strategic Services had humble beginnings. 7 Dateline Washington 16 Terrorism: Cancer of Civilization p. 16 9 Commentary By Drs. Robert E. Hunter and Robert H. Kupperman Once the domain of a fanatic few, terrorism today is an element 11 Perspective of the foreign policy of too many nations—and it's increasingly being used against the US. 22 Big Issues 1 8 D-Day + 40 Years By Philip C. Clarke 27 Post of the Month The story of the greatest amphibious invasion in history, told by the men who lived it. 28 Profiles in Service 20 D-Day on the Home Front By Lester David 30 Legion News News of the Normandy landings affected stateside Americans deeply. Here's a glimpse of that day. 32 Veterans Update " 23 The Gl Bill of Rights How the GI Bill came into being is a dramatic story Outfit 34 Reunions of Legion accomplishment. The Act That Changed America 36 News To Use , < No law has had a greater impact on the fabric of American life than the GI Bill. 56 Parting Shots 54 Where Have All the Grandparents Gone? By Jay Stuller COVER BY: GRADY FRANKLIN The natural glue that bonds alternate generations is being dissolved by modern society. P. 23 The American Legion Magazine, a recognized leader among national general-interest publications, is published monthly by The American Legion for Is 2.5 million members. 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