Transcript Americanism - American Legion

American
Legion
Higgins Lake 2016
Helping Hands
• Flag Protection
• Illegal
Immigration
• Voter
Registration and
Participation
• Boy Scouts of
America
• The Pledge of
Allegiance
• EstablishmentClause Lawsuits
• Legacy Run
• Boys Nation
• American
Legion Baseball
Children & Youth
• Support for the
Troops
• Size of the
Armed Forces
• Quality of Life
• Homeland
Security
• POW/MIAs
• Operation
Comfort
Warriors
Americanism
• VA Claims
Backlog
• Access to VA
Health Care
• Network of
Service Officers
• VA Vet Centers
• Health-care
Funding
Formula
• Veterans with
Special Needs
• Volunteering
• Final Respects
• Heroes to
Hometowns
• Careers for
Veterans
• Homelessness
• GI Bill Benefits
National Security
Veteran Affairs & Rehabilitation
Four Pillars
• Child
Pornography
• Catastrophic
Illness
• Intellectual
Disabilities
• Immunization
• Family Integrity
• Media Violence
• Drug Abuse
• Child Sexual
Exploitation
• Family Support
Network
• Temporary
Financial
Assistance
• Samsung
Scholarship
• Child Welfare
Foundation
VA Claims Backlog
Access to VA Health Care
Network of Service Officers
VA Vet Centers
Health-care Funding Formula
Veterans with Special Needs
Volunteering
Final Respects
Heroes to Hometowns
Careers for Veterans
Homelessness
GI Bill Benefits
• Flag Protection
• Illegal
Immigration
• Voter
Registration and
Participation
• Boy Scouts of
America
• The Pledge of
Allegiance
• EstablishmentClause Lawsuits
• Legacy Run
• Boys Nation
• American
Legion Baseball
Children & Youth
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• Support for the
Troops
• Size of the
Armed Forces
• Quality of Life
• Homeland
Security
• POW/MIAs
• Operation
Comfort
Warriors
Americanism
Affairs
Veteran
Veteran Affairs & Rehabilitation
& Rehabilitation
• VA Claims
Backlog
• Access to VA
Health Care
• Network of
Service Officers
• VA Vet Centers
• Health-care
Funding
Formula
• Veterans with
Special Needs
• Volunteering
• Final Respects
• Heroes to
Hometowns
• Careers for
Veterans
• Homelessness
• GI Bill Benefits
National Security
Four Pillars - I
• Child
Pornography
• Catastrophic
Illness
• Intellectual
Disabilities
• Immunization
• Family Integrity
• Media Violence
• Drug Abuse
• Child Sexual
Exploitation
• Family Support
Network
• Temporary
Financial
Assistance
• Samsung
Scholarship
• Child Welfare
Foundation
VA Claims Backlog
Access to VA Health Care
Network of Service Officers
VA Vet Centers
Health-care Funding Formula
Veterans with Special Needs
Volunteering
Final Respects
Heroes to Hometowns
Careers for Veterans
Homelessness
GI Bill Benefits
• Flag Protection
• Illegal
Immigration
• Voter
Registration and
Participation
• Boy Scouts of
America
• The Pledge of
Allegiance
• EstablishmentClause Lawsuits
• Legacy Run
• Boys Nation
• American
Legion Baseball
Children & Youth
• Support for the
Troops
• Size of the
Armed Forces
• Quality of Life
• Homeland
Security
• POW/MIAs
• Operation
Comfort
Warriors
Americanism
• VA Claims
Backlog
• Access to VA
Health Care
• Network of
Service Officers
• VA Vet Centers
• Health-care
Funding
Formula
• Veterans with
Special Needs
• Volunteering
• Final Respects
• Heroes to
Hometowns
• Careers for
Veterans
• Homelessness
• GI Bill Benefits
National Security
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Veteran Affairs & Rehabilitation
Veteran Affairs
& Rehabilitation
Four Pillars - I
• Child
Pornography
• Catastrophic
Illness
• Intellectual
Disabilities
• Immunization
• Family Integrity
• Media Violence
• Drug Abuse
• Child Sexual
Exploitation
• Family Support
Network
• Temporary
Financial
Assistance
• Samsung
Scholarship
• Child Welfare
Foundation
VA Claims Backlog
Access to VA Health Care
Network of Service Officers
VA Vet Centers
Health-care Funding Formula
Veterans with Special Needs
Volunteering
Final Respects
Heroes to Hometowns
Careers for Veterans
Homelessness
GI Bill Benefits
• Flag Protection
• Illegal
Immigration
• Voter
Registration and
Participation
• Boy Scouts of
America
• The Pledge of
Allegiance
• EstablishmentClause Lawsuits
• Legacy Run
• Boys Nation
• American
Legion Baseball
Children & Youth
• Support for the
Troops
• Size of the
Armed Forces
• Quality of Life
• Homeland
Security
• POW/MIAs
• Operation
Comfort
Warriors
Americanism
• VA Claims
Backlog
• Access to VA
Health Care
• Network of
Service Officers
• VA Vet Centers
• Health-care
Funding
Formula
• Veterans with
Special Needs
• Volunteering
• Final Respects
• Heroes to
Hometowns
• Careers for
Veterans
• Homelessness
• GI Bill Benefits
National Security
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Veteran Affairs & Rehabilitation
Veteran Affairs
& Rehabilitation
Four Pillars - I
• Child
Pornography
• Catastrophic
Illness
• Intellectual
Disabilities
• Immunization
• Family Integrity
• Media Violence
• Drug Abuse
• Child Sexual
Exploitation
• Family Support
Network
• Temporary
Financial
Assistance
• Samsung
Scholarship
• Child Welfare
Foundation
• Flag Protection
• Illegal
Immigration
• Voter
Registration and
Participation
• Boy Scouts of
America
• The Pledge of
Allegiance
• EstablishmentClause Lawsuits
• Legacy Run
• Boys Nation
• American
Legion Baseball
Children & Youth
• Support for the
Troops
• Size of the
Armed Forces
• Quality of Life
• Homeland
Security
• POW/MIAs
• Operation
Comfort
Warriors
Americanism
National Security
• VA Claims
Backlog
• Access to VA
Health Care
• Network of
Service Officers
• VA Vet Centers
• Health-care
Funding
Formula
• Veterans with
Special Needs
• Volunteering
• Final Respects
• Heroes to
Hometowns
• Careers for
Veterans
• Homelessness
• GI Bill Benefits
National
Security
Veteran Affairs & Rehabilitation
Four Pillars - II
• Child
Pornography
• Catastrophic
Illness
• Intellectual
Disabilities
• Immunization
• Family Integrity
• Media Violence
• Drug Abuse
• Child Sexual
Exploitation
• Family Support
Network
• Temporary
Financial
Assistance
• Samsung
Scholarship
• Child Welfare
Foundation
• Support for the Troops
• Size of the Armed Forces
• Quality of Life
• Homeland Security
• POW/MIAs
• Operation Comfort Warriors
• Flag Protection
• Illegal
Immigration
• Voter
Registration and
Participation
• Boy Scouts of
America
• The Pledge of
Allegiance
• EstablishmentClause Lawsuits
• Legacy Run
• Boys Nation
• American
Legion Baseball
Children & Youth
• Support for the
Troops
• Size of the
Armed Forces
• Quality of Life
• Homeland
Security
• POW/MIAs
• Operation
Comfort
Warriors
Americanism
• VA Claims
Backlog
• Access to VA
Health Care
• Network of
Service Officers
• VA Vet Centers
• Health-care
Funding
Formula
• Veterans with
Special Needs
• Volunteering
• Final Respects
• Heroes to
Hometowns
• Careers for
Veterans
• Homelessness
• GI Bill Benefits
National Security
Veteran Affairs & Rehabilitation
National
Security
Four Pillars - II
• Child
Pornography
• Catastrophic
Illness
• Intellectual
Disabilities
• Immunization
• Family Integrity
• Media Violence
• Drug Abuse
• Child Sexual
Exploitation
• Family Support
Network
• Temporary
Financial
Assistance
• Samsung
Scholarship
• Child Welfare
Foundation
• Support for the Troops
• Size of the Armed Forces
• Quality of Life
• Homeland Security
• POW/MIAs
• Operation Comfort Warriors
• Flag Protection
• Illegal
Immigration
• Voter
Registration and
Participation
• Boy Scouts of
America
• The Pledge of
Allegiance
• EstablishmentClause Lawsuits
• Legacy Run
• Boys Nation
• American
Legion Baseball
Children & Youth
• Support for the
Troops
• Size of the
Armed Forces
• Quality of Life
• Homeland
Security
• POW/MIAs
• Operation
Comfort
Warriors
Americanism
• VA Claims
Backlog
• Access to VA
Health Care
• Network of
Service Officers
• VA Vet Centers
• Health-care
Funding
Formula
• Veterans with
Special Needs
• Volunteering
• Final Respects
• Heroes to
Hometowns
• Careers for
Veterans
• Homelessness
• GI Bill Benefits
National Security
Veteran Affairs & Rehabilitation
National
Security
Four Pillars - II
• Child
Pornography
• Catastrophic
Illness
• Intellectual
Disabilities
• Immunization
• Family Integrity
• Media Violence
• Drug Abuse
• Child Sexual
Exploitation
• Family Support
Network
• Temporary
Financial
Assistance
• Samsung
Scholarship
• Child Welfare
Foundation
• Support for the Troops
• Size of the Armed Forces
• Quality of Life
• Homeland Security
• POW/MIAs
• Operation Comfort Warriors
• Flag Protection
• Illegal
Immigration
• Voter
Registration and
Participation
• Boy Scouts of
America
• The Pledge of
Allegiance
• EstablishmentClause Lawsuits
• Legacy Run
• Boys Nation
• American
Legion Baseball
Children & Youth
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
• Support for the
Troops
• Size of the
Armed Forces
• Quality of Life
• Homeland
Security
• POW/MIAs
• Operation
Comfort
Warriors
Americanism
Veteran Affairs & Rehabilitation
Americanism
• VA Claims
Backlog
• Access to VA
Health Care
• Network of
Service Officers
• VA Vet Centers
• Health-care
Funding
Formula
• Veterans with
Special Needs
• Volunteering
• Final Respects
• Heroes to
Hometowns
• Careers for
Veterans
• Homelessness
• GI Bill Benefits
National Security
Four Pillars - III
Flag Protection
Illegal Immigration
Voter Registration and Participation
Boy Scouts of America
The Pledge of Allegiance
Establishment-Clause Lawsuits
Legacy Run
Boys Nation
American Legion Baseball
• Child
Pornography
• Catastrophic
Illness
• Intellectual
Disabilities
• Immunization
• Family Integrity
• Media Violence
• Drug Abuse
• Child Sexual
Exploitation
• Family Support
Network
• Temporary
Financial
Assistance
• Samsung
Scholarship
• Child Welfare
Foundation
Americanism
Four Pillars - III
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Flag Protection
Illegal Immigration
Voter Registration and Participation
Boy Scouts of America
The Pledge of Allegiance
Establishment-Clause Lawsuits
Legacy Run
Boys Nation
American Legion Baseball
• Support for the
Troops
• Size of the
Armed Forces
• Quality of Life
• Homeland
Security
• POW/MIAs
• Operation
Comfort
Warriors
• Flag Protection
• Illegal
Immigration
• Voter
Registration and
Participation
• Boy Scouts of
America
• The Pledge of
Allegiance
• EstablishmentClause Lawsuits
• Legacy Run
• Boys Nation
• American
Legion Baseball
Children & Youth
Flag Protection
Illegal Immigration
Voter Registration and Participation
Boy Scouts of America
The Pledge of Allegiance
Establishment-Clause Lawsuits
Legacy Run
Boys Nation
American Legion Baseball
Americanism
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• VA Claims
Backlog
• Access to VA
Health Care
• Network of
Service Officers
• VA Vet Centers
• Health-care
Funding
Formula
• Veterans with
Special Needs
• Volunteering
• Final Respects
• Heroes to
Hometowns
• Careers for
Veterans
• Homelessness
• GI Bill Benefits
National Security
Veteran Affairs & Rehabilitation
Americanism
Four Pillars - III
• Child
Pornography
• Catastrophic
Illness
• Intellectual
Disabilities
• Immunization
• Family Integrity
• Media Violence
• Drug Abuse
• Child Sexual
Exploitation
• Family Support
Network
• Temporary
Financial
Assistance
• Samsung
Scholarship
• Child Welfare
Foundation
• Flag Protection
• Illegal
Immigration
• Voter
Registration and
Participation
• Boy Scouts of
America
• The Pledge of
Allegiance
• EstablishmentClause Lawsuits
• Legacy Run
• Boys Nation
• American
Legion Baseball
Child Pornography
Catastrophic Illness
Intellectual Disabilities
Immunization
Family Integrity
Media Violence
Drug Abuse
Child Sexual Exploitation
Family Support Network
Temporary Financial Assistance
Samsung Scholarship
Child Welfare Foundation
Children & Youth
• Support for the
Troops
• Size of the
Armed Forces
• Quality of Life
• Homeland
Security
• POW/MIAs
• Operation
Comfort
Warriors
Americanism
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
National Security
• VA Claims
Backlog
• Access to VA
Health Care
• Network of
Service Officers
• VA Vet Centers
• Health-care
Funding
Formula
• Veterans with
Special Needs
• Volunteering
• Final Respects
• Heroes to
Hometowns
• Careers for
Veterans
• Homelessness
• GI Bill Benefits
Children &
Youth
Veteran Affairs & Rehabilitation
Four Pillars - IV
• Child
Pornography
• Catastrophic
Illness
• Intellectual
Disabilities
• Immunization
• Family Integrity
• Media Violence
• Drug Abuse
• Child Sexual
Exploitation
• Family Support
Network
• Temporary
Financial
Assistance
• Samsung
Scholarship
• Child Welfare
Foundation
• Support for the
Troops
• Size of the
Armed Forces
• Quality of Life
• Homeland
Security
• POW/MIAs
• Operation
Comfort
Warriors
Americanism
• Flag Protection
Child Pornography
• Illegal
Immigration
Catastrophic Illness
• Voter
Registration and
Participation
Intellectual Disabilities
• Boy Scouts of
America
Immunization
• The Pledge of
Allegiance
Family Integrity
• EstablishmentClause Lawsuits
Media Violence
• Legacy Run
• Boys Nation
Drug Abuse
• American
Legion Baseball
Child Sexual Exploitation
Family Support Network
Temporary Financial Assistance
Samsung Scholarship
Child Welfare Foundation
National Security
Children &
Youth
Veteran Affairs & Rehabilitation
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
• VA Claims
Backlog
• Access to VA
Health Care
• Network of
Service Officers
• VA Vet Centers
• Health-care
Funding
Formula
• Veterans with
Special Needs
• Volunteering
• Final Respects
• Heroes to
Hometowns
• Careers for
Veterans
• Homelessness
• GI Bill Benefits
Children & Youth
Four Pillars - IV
• Child
Pornography
• Catastrophic
Illness
• Intellectual
Disabilities
• Immunization
• Family Integrity
• Media Violence
• Drug Abuse
• Child Sexual
Exploitation
• Family Support
Network
• Temporary
Financial
Assistance
• Samsung
Scholarship
• Child Welfare
Foundation
• Support for the
Troops
• Size of the
Armed Forces
• Quality of Life
• Homeland
Security
• POW/MIAs
• Operation
Comfort
Warriors
Americanism
• Flag Protection
Child Pornography
• Illegal
Immigration
Catastrophic Illness
• Voter
Registration and
Participation
Intellectual Disabilities
• Boy Scouts of
America
Immunization
• The Pledge of
Allegiance
Family Integrity
• EstablishmentClause Lawsuits
Media Violence
• Legacy Run
• Boys Nation
Drug Abuse
• American
Legion Baseball
Child Sexual Exploitation
Family Support Network
Temporary Financial Assistance
Samsung Scholarship
Child Welfare Foundation
National Security
Children &
Youth
Veteran Affairs & Rehabilitation
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
• VA Claims
Backlog
• Access to VA
Health Care
• Network of
Service Officers
• VA Vet Centers
• Health-care
Funding
Formula
• Veterans with
Special Needs
• Volunteering
• Final Respects
• Heroes to
Hometowns
• Careers for
Veterans
• Homelessness
• GI Bill Benefits
Children & Youth
Four Pillars - IV
• Child
Pornography
• Catastrophic
Illness
• Intellectual
Disabilities
• Immunization
• Family Integrity
• Media Violence
• Drug Abuse
• Child Sexual
Exploitation
• Family Support
Network
• Temporary
Financial
Assistance
• Samsung
Scholarship
• Child Welfare
Foundation
• Flag Protection
• Illegal
Immigration
• Voter
Registration and
Participation
• Boy Scouts of
America
• The Pledge of
Allegiance
• EstablishmentClause Lawsuits
• Legacy Run
• Boys Nation
• American
Legion Baseball
Children & Youth
• Support for the
Troops
• Size of the
Armed Forces
• Quality of Life
• Homeland
Security
• POW/MIAs
• Operation
Comfort
Warriors
Americanism
• VA Claims
Backlog
• Access to VA
Health Care
• Network of
Service Officers
• VA Vet Centers
• Health-care
Funding
Formula
• Veterans with
Special Needs
• Volunteering
• Final Respects
• Heroes to
Hometowns
• Careers for
Veterans
• Homelessness
• GI Bill Benefits
National Security
Veteran Affairs & Rehabilitation
Four Pillars
• Child
Pornography
• Catastrophic
Illness
• Intellectual
Disabilities
• Immunization
• Family Integrity
• Media Violence
• Drug Abuse
• Child Sexual
Exploitation
• Family Support
Network
• Temporary
Financial
Assistance
• Samsung
Scholarship
• Child Welfare
Foundation
Our Mission
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by
Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization
devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest
wartime veterans service organization, committed to
mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome
programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and
honor, promoting strong national security, and continued
devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.
Our Mission
The American Legion is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit
organization with great political influence perpetuated by
its grass-roots involvement in the legislation process from
local districts to Capitol Hill. Legionnaires’ sense of
obligation to community, state and nation drives an
honest advocacy for veterans in Washington. The Legion
stands behind the issues most important to the nation's
veterans community, backed by resolutions passed by
volunteer leadership.
The American Legion’s success depends entirely on
active membership, participation and volunteerism. The
organization belongs to the people it serves and the
communities in which it thrives.
The Ray of the Sun
The rays of the sun form the
background of our proud emblem
and suggests the Legion's principles
will dispel the darkness of violence
and evil.
The Ray of the Sun
The rays of the sun form the
background of our proud emblem
and suggests the Legion's principles
will dispel the darkness of violence
and evil.
Outer Rings
The larger of two outer rings stands
for the rehabilitation of our sick and
disabled comrades. The smaller
inside ring denotes the welfare of
America's children.
Outer Rings
The larger of two outer rings stands
for the rehabilitation of our sick and
disabled comrades. The smaller
inside ring denotes the welfare of
America's children.
The Wreath
The wreath forms the center, in
loving memory of those brave
comrades who gave their lives in the
service of the United States that
liberty might endure.
The Wreath
The wreath forms the center, in
loving memory of those brave
comrades who gave their lives in the
service of the United States that
liberty might endure.
The Star
The star, victory symbol of World War
I, also symbolizes honor, glory and
constancy. The letters "U.S." leave no
doubt as to the brightest star in the
Legion's star.
The Star
The star, victory symbol of World War
I, also symbolizes honor, glory and
constancy. The letters "U.S." leave no
doubt as to the brightest star in the
Legion's star.
Inner Rings
The smaller of two inner rings set
upon the star represents service to
our communities, states and the
nation. The larger outer ring pledges
loyalty to Americanism.
Inner Rings
The smaller of two inner rings set
upon the star represents service to
our communities, states and the
nation. The larger outer ring pledges
loyalty to Americanism.
The Words
The words American Legion tie the
whole together for truth,
remembrance, constancy, honor,
service, veterans affairs and
rehabilitation, children and youth,
loyalty, and Americanism.
The Words
The words American Legion tie the
whole together for truth,
remembrance, constancy, honor,
service, veterans affairs and
rehabilitation, children and youth,
loyalty, and Americanism.
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