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The American Legion hopes Korea repatriations lead to further efforts

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Wednesday, August 1, 2018
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servicemembers who fought in the Korean War.

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  • servicemembers who fought in the Korean War.
  • The American Legion hopes that this recent action by North Korea is the beginning of a significant effort to bring them all home and provide closure to the families of our Fallen heroes."
  • With a current membership of 2 million wartime veterans, The American Legion was founded in 1919 on the four pillars of a strong national security, veterans affairs, Americanism, and youth programs.
  • Legionnaires work for the betterment of their communities through more nearly 13,000 posts across the nation.

Pennsylvania Student Senator Elected President Pro Tempore of Boys Nation

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Monday, July 23, 2018
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WASHINGTON, July 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- A close race on Saturday night came down to a second vote to break a deadlock, as Sahil Inaganti of Allentown, Pa., was elected president pro tempore by the Boys Nation Senate.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- A close race on Saturday night came down to a second vote to break a deadlock, as Sahil Inaganti of Allentown, Pa., was elected president pro tempore by the Boys Nation Senate.
  • Inaganti previously served as president pro tempore at Keystone Boys State and said he was eager to assume a leadership role at Boys Nation.
  • As president pro tempore, Inaganti's responsibilities include presiding as head of the Boys Nation Senate in the absence of the vice president, appointing a chief clerk of the senate, senate parliamentarian, senate chaplain and a sergeant-at-arms of the senate.
  • Each American Legion Boys Nation delegate represents his home state as a "senator".

Kansas Student Senator Elected Secretary of the Senate of Boys Nation

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Monday, July 23, 2018
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WASHINGTON, July 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The chance to meet people from a variety of backgrounds drew Hap Waddell to The American Legion Boys Nation, and the resident of Marion, Kansas, said he will take advantage of the opportunity after he was elected Secretary of the Senate on Saturday.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The chance to meet people from a variety of backgrounds drew Hap Waddell to The American Legion Boys Nation, and the resident of Marion, Kansas, said he will take advantage of the opportunity after he was elected Secretary of the Senate on Saturday.
  • As secretary of the senate at Boys Nation, he will maintain the journal of the Boys Nation Senate and examine all bills, amendments and resolutions before they leave the senate.
  • Each American Legion Boys Nation delegate represents his home state as a "senator".
  • American Legion Boys Nation provides aspiring young men with the opportunity to learn about the federal government while participating in a hands-on experience with the electoral process.

The American Legion launches We Believe public service campaign

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Tuesday, July 17, 2018
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The We Believe public service announcements (PSAs) use historic and current imagery to highlight Legionnaires in action and show the impact of hundreds of American Legion programs and activities that strengthen the nation.

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  • The We Believe public service announcements (PSAs) use historic and current imagery to highlight Legionnaires in action and show the impact of hundreds of American Legion programs and activities that strengthen the nation.
  • "Members of The American Legion have a strong desire to continue to serve their country and community," said Denise Rohan, national commander of The American Legion.
  • "The American Legion has been instrumental in the creation of a number of major institutions of American society," Rohan said.
  • To see the We Believe PSAs, learn more about The American Legion, find a local post, or support their efforts, visit legion.org/webelieve .

American Legion: Let Our National Anthem Unify

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018
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INDIANAPOLIS, May 23, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The leader of the nation's largest veterans organization, American Legion National Commander Denise H. Rohan,issued the following statement regarding the new policy announced today by the National Football League which will require players to stand if on the field for the National Anthem:

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, May 23, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The leader of the nation's largest veterans organization, American Legion National Commander Denise H. Rohan,issued the following statement regarding the new policy announced today by the National Football League which will require players to stand if on the field for the National Anthem:
    "The American Legion commends the NFL for establishing official policy on team etiquette during the playing of our National Anthem," Rohan said.
  • "While the issues that led to the controversy remain and deserve continued national dialogue, we hope that all Americans would stand united as one under our national symbol.
  • NFL team owners voted unanimously for the new policy and we believe it is a fair compromise for all involved."
  • The American Legion, www.legion.org ,was founded in 1919 on the four pillars of a strong national defense, veterans affairs, Americanism and patriotic youth programs.

The American Legion Family encourages communities to wear a red poppy on National Poppy Day, May 25, 2018

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Thursday, May 17, 2018
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INDIANAPOLIS, May 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- With Memorial Day on the horizon, The American Legion Family reminds the public that Congress supports May 25, 2018 as National Poppy Day.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, May 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- With Memorial Day on the horizon, The American Legion Family reminds the public that Congress supports May 25, 2018 as National Poppy Day.
  • In 1920, the red poppy was adopted by The American Legion Family as the official memorial flower.
  • "Each year, members of The American Legion Family, led by the American Legion Auxiliary, distribute poppies with a request for a donation," said Diane Duscheck, national president of The American Legion Auxiliary.
  • Founded in 1919, the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) helps to advance the mission of The American Legion.

American Legion National Commander: 'Barbara Bush was a great patriot, leader'

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Wednesday, April 18, 2018
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INDIANAPOLIS, April 17, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The leader of the nation's largest veteran's organization, American Legion National Commander Denise H. Rohan, issued the following statement regarding the passing of former First Lady Barbara Bush:

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, April 17, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The leader of the nation's largest veteran's organization, American Legion National Commander Denise H. Rohan, issued the following statement regarding the passing of former First Lady Barbara Bush:
    "The American Legion joins the world in mourning the passing of a great first lady.
  • Barbara Bush, the wife of a World War II veteran and the mother of another president, was a true American patriot.
  • Whether it was raising her highly successful family, serving as first lady or fighting to eliminate illiteracy, Barbara Bush epitomized grace and class.
  • Our condolences are extended to the Bush family and her legion of friends."