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Aa000344.Pdf (13.18Mb) JUNE 2004 Vol. 156, No. 6 features 12 The Greatest Legislation The American Legion-created GI Bill laid the MORE THAN foundations for civil rights and a middle class. BENEFITS 12 By Kenneth E. Cox 34 Not Child’s Play Violent fi lms and video games battle for the soul of America’s youth. By Jay Stuller 38 The Invasion That Changed the World The amphibious operation known as D-Day secured freedom and spelled doom for the Axis powers. 40 ‘Toward Purposeful Dissent’ BLOOD A liberal professor makes the case for not opposing FEUD 34 the fl ag amendment. By Steven Lubet 42 ‘Make a Difference’ Legionnaires gather on Capitol Hill for fl ag hearing, launch of Impact 2004 voting initiative. BEGINNING OF THE END 38 22 Agent Orange: Haze of Deception New evidence gives Vietnam War veterans the ammunition needed for a defi nitive federal study on the defoliant and its effects. By James V. Carroll Cover illustration: Steve Stone departments 4 Vet Voice 50 Under the Radar 52 Living Well Perspective on Iraq, VA committed to solving Commander’s Message 8 Green Berets in Mali Agent Orange puzzle. Brace yourselves for and the Pentagon memorial. ‘Impact 2004’ 56 Comrades 10 Big Issues 64 Parting Shots Federal funding for the arts The American Legion Magazine, a leader among national general-interest publications, is published monthly by The American Legion for its 2.7 million members. These wartime veterans, working through 15,000 community-level posts, dedicate themselves to God and Country and traditional American values; strong national security; adequate and compassionate care for veterans, their widows and orphans; community service; and the wholesome development of our nation’s youth. June 2004 1 The American Legion Magazine EXCLUSIVELY DESIGNED TO HONOR VIETNAM VETERANS UNITED STATES MILITARY VIETNAM SERVICE RINGS Featuring the Official Vietnam Service Medal and Ribbon, The Vietnam Memorial Wall and Your Service Branch Emblem 700 N. Pennsylvania St. P.O. Box 1055 Indianapolis, IN 46206 (317) 630-1200 http://www.legion.org National Commander John A. Brieden III Published by The American Legion EDITORIAL Editor John Raughter Managing Editor Jeff Stoffer Contributing Editor Steve Brooks Assistant Editor James V. Carroll Assistant Editor Matt Grills Assistant Editor Elissa Kaupisch Editorial Administrator Patricia Marschand General Administrator Brandy Ballenger General Administrator Robin Bowman Enameled Service GRAPHICS/PRODUCTION Ribbon & Official Graphics/Production Director Jon Reynolds Art Director Holly K. Soria The Vietnam Service Medal Designer Douglas Rollison Memorial Wall Designer King Doxsee ADVERTISING Inner band Advertising Director Diane Andretti engraved with Advertising Assistant Sara Palmer your initials & Advertising Assistant Leslie Hankins years served The American Legion Magazine P.O. Box 7068 Indianapolis, IN 46207 FOX ASSOCIATES, INC. American Made, Handcrafted Publisher’s Representatives in Solid Sterling Silver and Chicago: (312) 644-3888 New York: (212) 725-2106 22 karat Antiqued Gold Finishes Los Angeles: (213) 228-1250 Detroit: (248) 543-0068 e proudly present our Official Vietnam Vietnam Veterans rings. On one side a Veteran Atlanta: (404) 497-7690 Veterans Military Service Rings to visits a lost friend and hero at the Vietnam Email: [email protected] THE AMERICAN LEGION Whonor those who served our Country. Memorial Wall, echoing the inscription “You Are MAGAZINE COMMISSION Not Forgotten”. On the other side the powerful Dennis J. 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