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"To the Men of the American Legion: Having served in the Civil War for three years, and with the experience of almost three score years in civil life since, and noting with considerable interest events during that time which did much in shaping legislation in placing wholesome laws on our statute books, and knowing the direct and indirect influence which the young men had in giving direction to the Ship of State, I may, without seeming to be egotistic, express my views as to the part to be taken by the young men of The American Legion. You have splendid mental and physical endowments. Your military training has supplemented nature in giving you great physical endurance which qualifies you for the hard and rugged passes in life. You should not hesitate to use these powers in giving direction to the affairs of state. In all moral, social and political reforms your position is at the front. Do not be mere followers. There is always an abundance of material to serve in the rear guards. Your place is at the front, blazing the way for the onward march of your country in all her high and holy aspirations." Lincoln, Nebr. |
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