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Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Whopping Donation to National Emergency Fund
CHARLOTTE, NC — The Department of New York made a whopping contribution Aug. 27 to The American Legion’s National Emergency Fund, which provides grants to disaster-struck Legion members.
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Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Obama Discusses VA, Pledges to Do Right by Vets
CHARLOTTE — Speaking to thousands of veterans attending The American Legion’s 96th Annual National Convention, President Barack Obama said progress has been made in correcting issues that became a scandal that has rocked the Department of Veterans Affairs since late April.
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Ollie North Wins Legion Award, Poses for Photo with NY Legionnaires
Oliver North
CHARLOTTE, NC – The nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization honored Lt. Col. Oliver L. North, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret), with its highest public relations award during its 96th national convention here April 26. Among those congratulating the host of Fox News’ “War Stories” were two Legionnaires from New York’s Columbia County. In fact, North took a moment to pose for a picture with New York Legionnaires Jeff French and his friend, Richard Morris — as North had been French’s scoutmaster.
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NY Dept. Presents $8,000 for Legacy Scholarship
CHARLOTTE — The Department of New York presented an $8,000 donation to National Commander Daniel Dellinger during the 96th National Convention Aug. 26 to help provide scholarships to the children of U.S. service members who are killed while serving their country.
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Monday, August 25, 2014
Cooler Temps Prevail for National Parade
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mother Nature was kind to the parade marchers and spectators at the 96th National American Legion Convention in Charlotte Aug. 24.
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Sunday, August 24, 2014
NY Vet Recalls WWII at Convention
CHARLOTTE, NC — The American Legion’s 96th National Convention opened Aug. 23, with more than 9,000 people expected to attend. Among them was New York Legionnaire Al Paviglianti of Canastota, NY, the Charlotte Observer reported.
The World War II veteran shared memories of the Marine landing on Iwo Jima in 1945.
