Why You Should Belong - The American Legion

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PillarPILLAR THREE: AMERICANISMFew organizations stack up to The American Legion’s loveof country. The Legion is the nation’s foremost authorityon U.S. flag display, education and protection. The Legioncelebrates Americanism through wholesome activities foryoung people, voter registration drives, citizenship programs,educational opportunities and patriotic observances.U.S. FLAG PROTECTION AND EDUCATIONThe American Legion is the nation’s leading supporterof a constitutional amendment to protect the U.S. flagfrom desecration. Since a 5-4 Supreme Court decision in1989 defined flag burning as free speech, The AmericanLegion has lobbied alongside members of Congress, theCitizens Flag Alliance and the majority of the Americanpeople to return to them the right to enact flagprotectionlaws. The Legion is also the nation’s foremostauthority on proper disposal of unserviceable U.S. flags.www.legion.org/flagWHY I BELONG“Our post sponsors a baseball team, Boy Scout troop, attendees toBoys State, and school athletic and oratorical awards programs.”Tony Nardi, Wisconsin Post 10AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALLEach year, more than 100,000 young athletes competefor approximately 5,000 volunteer-coached AmericanLegion Baseball teams nationwide.www.legion.org/baseballBOYS STATE/BOYS NATIONYoung men from across America learn firsthand howgovernment works through American Legion BoysState and American Legion Boys Nation. From eachBoys State program, two delegates are selected to attendBoys Nation in Washington, D.C.www.legion.org/boysnationThe American Legion | Why You Should Belong 13
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