Stories

Stephen Ross

Protect the Flag That Protected Me

Fifty years ago, American soldiers saved me from the hell of Dachau. They nursed me back to health and restored my will to live... read more.

Col. Bud Day

First Person Account of the Story of Mike Christian

In a letter to MG Patrick H. Brady, Col. Day recounted his personal recollections of Mike Christian, POW... read more.

Jose Quintero

By Ed Baca, in testimony to the US Senate Judiciary

Mr. Chairman members of the committee thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to tell the story about a close personal friend, a WWII Veteran who volunteered for service, and did his duty during WWII... read more.

Florida Veteran "Honored" by School Children

Mr. Chairman members of the committee thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to tell the story about a close personal friend, a WWII Veteran who volunteered for service, and did his duty during WWII... read more.

The Story of Mike Christian,Vietnam POW

The American Flag symbolizes the hope and inspiration that is the essence of everyone and everything in the US. There is another story that epitomizes the emotion and pride every American feels for the flag, and underscores the importance of the Pledge of Allegiance... read more.

John Carroll

The American Flag Matters

Hats off to the Vermont Senate for its action last week passing the resolution against desecration of the American flag. This is the second year in a row that the Senate has struggled with this painful and complicated issue. This year, the Senate got it right... read more.

Legion Magazine, 1960

The Story of Otto Erler, WWII POW

Not many of us have seen the colors struck. No, not retired. Not simply lowered at the end of the day, but deliberately pulled down. World War II Marine, Otto Erler, did from his foxhole on Corregidor... read more.

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