We hold that the great principles of Americanismthe Godgiven capacity of the individual to live in freedom and justice and mercy--re truths to be honored not only in the abstract but in the daybyday progression of our lives. Serving the community for the communitys own good results from the many programs which the national Americanism commission carries on. Some of them. as listed in the broad categories. are: Community service and safety activities. educational activities. immigration. naturalization. and citizenship activities. recreation and junior league baseball activities. youth activities. and unAmerican activities. And. in each category. there are as many as a halfdozen specific activities designed to increase the fervor of the citizen for the principles of our Government and an appreciation for the freedoms we enjoy. Some of these I have mentioned in detail. I should like to name one or two more of special Importance and significance. A most worthy one is the back to God program. which strengthens the moral and spiritual foundations of American life. Others include community service councils. accident prevention. getoutthevote compaign. citizenship schools for foreign born. and many others. The Legion is concerned with practical. helpful service programs to assist the needy. the disabled. and those who require rehabilitation. The Legions childwelfare program spent $8 million last year.
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