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114th Congress, 1st Session – – – – – – – – – – – – – House Document 114–7PROCEEDINGS OF THE 96TH NATIONAL CONVENTIONOF THE AMERICAN LEGIONCOMMUNICATIONFROMTHE DIRECTOR, NATIONAL LEGISLATIVEDIVISION, THE AMERICAN LEGIONTRANSMITTINGTHE FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND INDEPENDENT AUDIT OF THEAMERICAN LEGION, PROCEEDINGS OF THE 96TH ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, HELD INCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA FROM AUGUST 22–AUGUST 28,2014, AND A REPORT ON THE ORGANIZATION’S ACTIVITIES FORTHE YEAR PRECEDING THE CONVENTIONFEBRUARY 5, 2015.—Referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs andordered to be printedU.S. GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE93–163WASHINGTON:2015
LETTER OF TRANSMITTALTHE AMERICAN LEGION,Washington, DC, January 28, 2015.Hon. JOHN BOEHNER,Speaker of the House of Representatives,Washington, DC.DEAR MR. SPEAKER: In compliance with current public law weherewith transmit for printing as a House document a financialstatement and independent audit of The American Legion, proceedings of our 96th annual National Convention held in Charlotte,North Carolina from August 22–28, 2014 and a report on our organization’s activities for the year preceding the convention.For God and Country,IAN DE PLANQUE,Director, National Legislative Division.(II)
Table of ContentsForeword . viiNational Convention and Officers of The American Legion 1919-2014 . ixProceedings of the 96th Annual National ConventionTuesday, August 26, 2014Call to Order: National Commander Dellinger. 1Invocation. 1POW/MIA Empty Chair Ceremony . 1Pledge of Allegiance. 2Preamble to The American Legion Constitution . 2Special Remembrance . 2Opening Ceremony: Montel Williams, Master of Ceremonies. 3The American Legion Youth Champions:2014 Boys Nation President . 72014 Eagle Scout of the Year . 82014 Junior Shooting Sports Precision Champion . 82014 Junior Shooting Sports Sporter Champion. 9Presentation: Spirit of Service Awards . 10Address: Kyle White, Medal of Honor Recipient. 14Greetings: Nancy Brown-Park, National President, American Legion Auxiliary. 15Presentation: The American Legion Distinguished Service Medal,Dr. Donald H. Jenkins . 17Greetings: Joseph Gladden, Past National Commander, Sons of The American Legion . 19Presentation:National Commander’s Public Relations Award, LtCol. Oliver L. North,USMC (Ret.). 21The American Legion Riders . 25Welcome:Patricia A. Harris, 2013-14 Department Commander of North Carolina. 29Shuford Edmisten, North Carolina National Convention Corporation . 29Dumont Clarke, Vice Chairman, Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners . 30Greetings: D. Wayne Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer, StudentVeterans of America . 31Special Address: Hon. Barack Obama, President of The United States. 33Greetings:Hon. Richard Burr, United States Senate . 39Hon. Kay Hagan, United States Senate . 40Address: Hon. Robert A. McDonald, Secretary, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. 42Greetings:George Beaulieu, Dominion President, ANAVETS . 47Tom Eagles, Dominion President, The Royal Canadian Legion . 48Patrick R. Rourk, President, National American Legion Press Association . 50Major General Chin, Hsiao-hui, (Ret.), Deputy Minister, Veterans Affairs Council,Republic of China. 51Ambassador Nguyen Tam Chien, President, Vietnam-USA Society . 52Lindsey C. Brock, President General, National Society-Sons of the AmericanRevolution . 53National Commander's Report to Convention . 54Call for Convention . 57Reports:Convention Committee on Credentials & Rules. 58iii
Convention Committee on Finance . 60Presentation: Kevin McDugle, Executive Director, Soldier's Wish. 62Wednesday, August 27, 2014Call to Order. 65Pledge of Allegiance. 65Invocation. 65Presentations:Certificate of Appreciation to National Chaplain Daniel A. McClure. 66Chapel of Four Chaplains Legion of Honor Bronze Medallion. 66Address: Jason Kamiya, Major General (Ret.), Senior Vice President, USAA . 68PresentationsPlaque to the City of Houston. 702014 National Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. 712014 Firefighter of the Year . 72The American Legion Patriot Award to Hon. Bernie Sanders. 73Carl S. Mills, Vice President and Senior Relationship Manager, Fifth Third Bank. 77Report: Convention Committee on Internal Affairs. 77Presentations:The American Legion Patriot Award to Hon. Jeff Miller . 82Department Membership Awards. 84National Recruiter of the Year. 85Consolidated Post Reporting 2013-2014 . 86National Emergency Fund Awards. 86National Emergency Fund Post Excellence Awards. 87Report: Convention Committee on Veterans Employment & Education. 90Presentations:Local Veterans Employment Representative of the Year Award . 129Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist of the Year Award. 130Employer of Older Workers Award. 130Employer of the Year Awards for Hiring Veterans . 131Employment Service Local Office Award. 132Enhance the Lives of Disabled Persons Award . 132Michael Guty Homeless Veterans Outreach Award . 133Report: Convention Committee on Legislation . 133Presentations:Garland D. Murphy, Jr. Award . 134U.S. 'Udie' Grant Legacy Award . 134Report: Convention Committee on Americanism. 135Presentations:Frank Belgrano, Jr. Trophy. 152Ralph T. O'Neil Education Trophy. 152Daniel J. O'Connor Americanism Trophy . 152Certificate of Appreciation - Cleveland County American Legion World SeriesCommittee . 152Report: Convention Committee on Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation . 155Presentation: William F. Lenker National Service Trophy. 224Report: Convention Committee on National Security . 225Thursday, August 28, 2014Call to Order. 287Invocation. 287iv
Pledge of Allegiance. 287Presentation: The American Legion Fourth Estate Awards. 287Report: Convention Committee on Constitutional Amendments. 289Address:Robert J. Dalessandro, Chief, U.S. Army Center for Military History . 290Myron Gray. President of U.S. Operations, United Parcel Service . 292Gaven Gregory, Executive Director, The Home Depot Foundation . 295Kenneth Fisher, Chairman, Fisher House Foundation, Inc. 298Presentation: Plaque and Colors to Outgoing National Commander . 304Special Order of Business: Election of National Officers. 305Administering the Oath of Office to the National Commander . 313Acceptance Speech: Newly Elected National Commander . 313Election of National Vice Commanders . 317Presentation: Colors to Incoming National Commander . 322Greetings:Janet L. Jefford, National President, American Legion Auxiliary. 323Mike Moss, National Commander, Sons of The American Legion . 323Benediction. 324Announcement of Annual Recipients . 325The American Legion 95th Annual ReportForeword, National Adjutant Daniel S. Wheeler . 333Excerpts from the Constitution of The American Legion. 333Past National Commanders. 335National Executive Committeemen . 336Reports of the National Vice Commanders:Douglas W. Wooddell . 337Robert E. Newman . 339William A. Rakestraw . 341Wayne D. Strom . 341Paul E. Dillard . 344Reports:National Chaplain. 346National Historian . 346National Judge Advocate. 348Administrative Services. 369Library and Museum. 370John H. Geiger Operations Center (G.O.C.). 371Americanism Commission . 372Committee on Children & Youth. 378Committee on Youth Education. 382American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, Inc. 387National Convention Commission. 389Finance Commission . 390Emblem Committee . 391Marketing Committee. 391Revenue Enhancement Committee . 391Internal Affairs Commission . 394National Convention Resolutions Assignment Committee. 397Constitution & By-laws Committee. 397Membership & Post Activities Committee . 397Legislative Commission . 398Media & Communications Commission. 413v
National Security Commission . 415Aerospace Committee. 417Foreign Relations Committee . 426Aerospace Committee. 427Homeland Security Committee. 427Law and Order Committee . 428Unconventional Forces & Intelligence Committee . 431Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission . 431National Cemetery Committee . 435Veterans Employment & Education Commission . 454Employment & Veterans Preference Committee . 457Veterans Education, Other Benefits & Homelessness Committee. 457Report of the National President of the American Legion Auxiliary. 463Consolidated Financial Statements with Supplementary Information . 493vi
FOREWORDThis booklet has been prepared for the information of members of The American Legion.It has come to be known as the Summary of Proceedings of the National Convention forthe current year. It is a comprehensive résumé of what took place at the Ninety-SixthAnnual National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, August 26 – 28, 2014.The final report of the National Organization for the period ending December 31, 2013,and Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2013, and Surplus Analysis, January 1, 2013, toDecember 31, 2013, are included in the Summary.To make a quick distribution, speed has been necessary. Every precaution has been takento avoid errors, but some may have occurred in the rush of Convention events and thehaste of editing and printing.Permission is hereby given to quote from this Summary without further consent.However, because of the nature of our resolution process, I urge that the full text of anyresolve clause(s) be used when a quotation from a resolution is required for publication.Daniel S. WheelerNational AdjutantNote: At various times, the National Vice Commanders, as follows, presided over theConvention sessions, when called upon by presiding officer, in accordance with theUniform Code of Procedure as shown in the verbatim proceedings: Douglas W.Wooddell, Colorado; Robert E. Newman, Indiana; William A. Rakestraw, Jr., NewJersey; Wayne D. Satrom, North Dakota; Paul E. Dillard, Texasvii
NATIONAL CONVENTIONS AND NATIONAL OFFICERSTHE AMERICAN LEGION, 1919 to DateNote: In the following list it should be noted that the terms of each group of officersexpire with that particular convention under which they are listed.*indicates deceasedHONORARY COMMANDERSGeneral of the Armies of the United States John J. Pershing*Marshall of France Ferdinand Foch*1st NATIONAL CONVENTIONMinneapolis, Minn., Nov. 10 - 12, 1919Chairman: Henry D. Lindsley*, Texas, PastNational CommanderVice Chairman: Bennett C. Clark*, MissouriSecretary: Eric Fisher Wood*, PennsylvaniaTreasurer: Gasper G. Bacon*, MassachusettsChaplain: Thomas H. Wiles*, ColoradoPARIS CAUCUSParis, France, March 15 - 17, 1919Temporary Chairman: Eric Fisher Wood*,Pennsylvania (Voted title of Past NationalCommander at the 1955 and 1958 NationalConvention)Permanent Chairman: Bennett C. Clark*,Missouri (Voted title of Past NationalCommander at the 1926 NationalConvention)Chairman Pro Tempore: Thomas W. Miller*,Delaware (Voted title of Past NationalCommander at the 1968 NationalConvention)Secretary: Eric Fisher Wood*, Pennsylvania(Voted title of Past National Commander atthe 1955 National Convention)At the Paris Caucus an ExecutiveCommittee was elected to completearrangements, the chairman and secretary ofwhich were:Chairman: Milton J. Foreman*, Illinois(Voted title of Past National Commander atthe 1921 National Convention)Secretary: George A. White*, Oregon2nd NATIONAL CONVENTIONCleveland, Ohio, Sept. 27 - 29, 1920Commander: Franklin D'Olier*,PennsylvaniaVice Commanders: James O'Brien*,California; Allan A. Tukey*,Nebraska; Joyce S. Lewis*, Minnesota;Alden B. Chambers*, Massachusetts;William Follett*, OregonAdjutant: Lemuel Bolles*, WashingtonTreasurer: Robert H. Tyndall*, IndianaHistorian: Eben Putnam*, MassachusettsChaplain: Rev. Francis A. Kelly*, New YorkJudge Advocate: Robert A. Adams*, Indiana3rd NATIONAL CONVENTIONKansas City, Mo., Oct. 31 – Nov. 2, 1921Commander: Frederic W.Galbraith, Jr. *,(died June 9); Succeeded by John G.Emery*, MichiganMilton Foreman*, Illinois, Past NationalCommanderVice Commanders: John G. Emery*,Michigan; Thomas Goldingay*, New Jersey;Claudius G. Pendill*, Wisconsin; James G.Scrugham*, Nevada; E. Jackson Winslett*,AlabamaAdjutant: Lemuel Bolles*, WashingtonTreasurer: Robert H. Tyndall*, IndianaChaplain: Rev. John W. Inzer*, TennesseeHistorian: Eben Putnam*, MassachusettsJudge Advocate: Robert A. Adams*, IndianaST. LOUIS CAUCUSSt. Louis, Mo., May 8 - 10, 1919Temporary Chairman: Theodore Roosevelt,Jr. *, New York (Voted title of Past NationalCommander at 1949 National Convention)Permanent Chairman: Henry D. Lindsley*,Texas (Voted title of Past NationalCommander at the 1919 NationalConvention)Vice Chairmen: John J. Sullivan*,Washington; Fred Humphrey*, NewMexico; P.C. Calhoun*, Connecticut (Votedtitles of Past National Vice Commanders at1933 National Convention)Secretary: Eric Fisher Wood*, Pennsylvania(Voted title of Past National Commander atthe 1955 National Convention)Chaplain: Thomas H. Wiles*, Colorado4th NATIONAL CONVENTIONNew Orleans, La., Oct. 16 - 20, 1922Commander: Hanford MacNider*, Iowaix
Vice Commanders: H. Nelson Jackson*,Vermont; George L. Berry*, Tennessee;Raymond O. Brackett*, Massachusetts;Charles H. Kendrick*, California; John A.McCormack*, ColoradoAdjutant: Lemuel Bolles*, WashingtonTreasurer: Robert H. Tyndall*, IndianaChaplain: Rev. Earl A. Blackman*, KansasHistorian: Eben Putnam*, MassachusettsJudge Advocate: Robert A. Adams*, Indiana8th NATIONAL CONVENTIONPhiladelphia, Pa., Oct. 11 - 15, 1926Commander: John R. McQuigg*, OhioBennett C. Clark*, Missouri, Past NationalCommanderVice Commanders: Joseph Y. Cheney*,Florida; Hughes B. Davis*, Oklahoma;Vincent A. Carroll*, Pennsylvania;Raymond B. Littlefield*, Rhode Island;Judge James A. Howell*, UtahAdjutant: James F. Barton*, IowaTreasurer: Robert H. Tyndall*, IndianaChaplain: Rev. William E. Patrick*,CaliforniaHistorian: Eben Putnam*, MassachusettsJudge Advocate: Robert A. Adams*, Indiana5th NATIONAL CONVENTIONSan Francisco, Calif., Oct. 16 - 19, 1923Commander: Alvin M. Owsley*, TexasVice Commanders: Edward J. Barrett*,Wisconsin; Watson B. Miller*, District ofColumbia; E. Erle Cocke, Sr.*, Georgia;Robert O. Blood*, New Hampshire; ChilesP. Plummer*, WyomingAdjutant: Lemuel Bolles*, WashingtonTreasurer: Robert H. Tyndall*, IndianaChaplain: Rev. William P. O'Connor*, OhioHistorian: Eben Putnam*, MassachusettsJudge Advocate: Robert A. Adams*, Indiana9th NATIONAL CONVENTIONNew York, N.Y., Oct. 18, 1927Paris, France, Sept. 19 - 22, 1927Commander: Howard P. Savage*, IllinoisVice Commanders: C. Thomas Busha, Jr. *,Montana; Stafford King*, Minnesota; JohnG. Sims*, Tennessee; John E. Curtiss*,Nebraska; Dr. John G. Towne*, MaineAdjutant: James F. Barton*, IowaTreasurer: Robert H. Tyndall*, IndianaChaplain: Rev. Joseph L.N. Wolfe*,PennsylvaniaHistorian: Eben Putnam*, MassachusettsJudge Advocate: Robert A. Adams*, Indiana6th NATIONAL CONVENTIONSt. Paul, Minn., Sept. 15 - 19, 1924Commander: John R. Quinn*, CaliforniaVice Commanders: Lester F. Albert*, Idaho;Celora M. Stoddard*, Arizona; William B.Healey*, Pennsylvania; F. Ryan Duffy*,Wisconsin;Dr. I. Thurman Mann*, North CarolinaAdjutant: Lemuel Bolles*, WashingtonResigned 2-1-24; Succeeded by Russell G.Creviston*, IndianaTreasurer: Robert H. Tyndall*, IndianaChaplain: Rev. Ezra Clemens*, MinnesotaHistorian: Eben Putnam*, MassachusettsJudge Advocate: Robert A. Adams*, Indiana10th NATIONAL CONVENTIONSan Antonio, Texas, Oct. 8 - 11, 1928Commander: Edward E. Spafford*, NewYorkVice Commanders: John T. Raftis*,Washington; Ralph T. O'Neil*, Kansas; PaulR. Younts*, North Carolina; Dan Spurlock*,Louisiana; John M. Henry*, Minnesota.Adjutant: James F. Barton*, IowaChaplain: Rev. Gill Robb Wilson*, NewJerseyHistorian: Eben Putnam*, MassachusettsTreasurer: Bowman Elder*, IndianaJudge Advocate: Scott W. Lucas*, Illinois7th NATIONAL CONVENTIONOmaha, Neb., Oct. 5 - 9, 1925Commander: James A. Drain*, WashingtonVice Commanders: Frank H. McFarland*,Kansas; Eugene P. Armstrong*, Connecticut;A. L. Perry, Panama; Peyton H. Hoge, Jr*,Kentucky; William Stern*, North DakotaAdjutant: Russell G. Creviston*, Indiana,Resigned; Succeeded by James F. Barton*,IowaTreasurer: Robert H. Tyndall*, IndianaChaplain: Rev. Joseph M. Lonergan*,IllinoisHistorian: Eben Putnam*, MassachusettsJudge Advocate: Robert A. Adams*, Indiana11th NATIONAL CONVENTIONLouisville, Ky., Sept. 30 – Oct. 2, 1929Commander: Paul V. McNutt*, IndianaVice Commanders: Lawrence E. McGann,Jr. *, Illinois; George W. Malone*, Nevada;Edward L. White*, Connecticut; Miller C.Foster*, South Carolina; Walton D. Hood*,TexasAdjutant: James F. Barton*, IowaChaplain: Rabbi Lee J. Levinger*, Delawarex
Treasurer: Bowman Elder*, IndianaHistorian: Eben Putnam*, MassachusettsJudge Advocate: Scott W. Lucas*, IllinoisVice Commanders: Russell Meadows*,Arizona; Robert D. Flory*, Nebraska;William E. Easterwood, Jr.*, Texas; John J.Maloney*, Maine; Chas. A. Mills*, FloridaAdjutant: Frank E. Samuel*, KansasChaplain: Rev. Irwin Q. Wood*, IdahoTreasurer: Bowman Elder*, IndianaHistorian: Eben Putnam*, Massachusetts(died January 22, 1933); Succeeded byThomas M. Owen, Jr. *, AlabamaJudge Advocate: Remster A. Bingham*,Indiana12th NATIONAL CONVENTIONBoston, Mass., Oct. 6 - 9, 1930Commander: O.L. Bodenhamer*, ArkansasVice Commanders: Milt D. Campbell*,Ohio; John J. Dugan*, Delaware; Morton M.David*, Colorado; Frank Schoble,Jr. *, Pennsylvania; Willis M. Brewer*,MichiganAdjutant: James F. Barton*, IowaChaplain: Rev. George F.Kettell, D.D. *,New YorkTreasurer: Bowman Elder*, IndianaHistorian: Eben Putnam*, MassachusettsJudge Advocate: Scott W. Lucas*, Illinois16th NATIONAL CONVENTIONMiami, Fla., Oct. 22 - 25, 1934Commander: Edward A. Hayes*, IllinoisVice Commanders: Charles R. Mabey*,Utah; Robert L. Gordon*, Arkansas; MiguelMunoz*, Puerto Rico; Ed W. Carruth*,Kansas; Charles L. Woolley*, Rhode IslandAdjutant: Frank E. Samuel*, KansasChaplain: Rev. Robert J. White*,MassachusettsHistorian: Thomas M. Owen, Jr. *, AlabamaTreasurer: Neal Grider*, IndianaJudge Advocate: Remster A. Bingham*,Indiana13th NATIONAL CONVENTIONDetroit, Mich., Sept. 21 - 24, 1931Commander: Ralph T. O'Neil*, KansasVice Commanders: Bert S. Hyland*,Vermont; Roland B. Howell*, Louisiana;Harry B. Henderson, Jr. *, Wyoming; Dr.James A. Duff*, West Virginia;Dr. Neal D. Williams*, MissouriAdjutant: James F. Barton*, IowaChaplain: Rev. Joseph N. Barnett*,WisconsinTreasurer: Bowman Elder*, IndianaHistorian: Eben Putnam*, MassachusettsJudge Advocate: Scott W. Lucas*, Illinois to6-24-31; Succeeded by Acting JudgeAdvocate: Robert A. Adams*, Indiana17th NATIONAL CONVENTIONSt. Louis, Mo., Sept. 23 - 26, 1935Commander: Frank N. Belgrano, Jr. *,CaliforniaVice Commanders: Daniel J. Doherty*,Massachusetts; Harold J. Warner*, Oregon;John K. Kennelly*, North Dakota; Milo J.Warner*, Ohio; Quemoy Melton*, GeorgiaAdjutant: Frank E. Samuel*, KansasChaplain: Rev. Dr. Park W. Huntington*,DelawareHistorian: Thomas M. Owen, Jr. *, AlabamaTreasurer: James A. Drain*, WashingtonJudge Advocate: James A. Drain*,Washington14th NATIONAL CONVENTIONPortland, Ore., Sept. 12 - 15, 1932Commander: Henry L. Stevens, Jr. *, NorthCarolinaVice Commanders: Richard F. Paul*,Massachusetts; Forrest G. Cooper*,Mississippi; Roy L. Cook*, New Mexico;Frank N. Brooks*, Washington; Harold L.Plummer*, WisconsinAdjutant: James F. Barton*, IowaChaplain: Rev. Harris A. Darche*, IllinoisTreasurer: Bowman Elder*, IndianaHistorian: Eben Putnam*, MassachusettsJudge Advocate: Remster A. Bingham*,Indiana18th NATIONAL CONVENTIONCleveland, Ohio, Sept. 21 - 24, 1936Commander: Ray Murphy*, IowaVice Commanders: Raymond F. Gates*,Connecticut; Dr. I.E. Whitlock*, Florida;Oscar W. Worth wine*, Idaho; Dr. F.Whitney Godwin*, Virginia; Louis R.Proust*, WyomingAdjutant: Frank E. Samuel*, KansasChaplain: Rt. Rev. Msgr. Thomas D.Kennedy*, MissouriHistorian: Thomas M. Owen, Jr. *, AlabamaTreasurer: John R. Ruddick*, Indiana15th NATIONAL CONVENTIONChicago, Ill., Oct. 2 - 5, 1933Commander: Louis A. Johnson*, WestVirginiaxi
Judge Advocate: Ralph B. Gregg*, IndianaHistorian: Thomas M. Owen, Jr. *, AlabamaTreasurer: John R. Ruddick*, IndianaJudge Advocate: Ralph B. Gregg*, Indiana19th NATIONAL CONVENTIONNew York, N.Y., Sept. 20 - 23, 1937Commander: Harry W. Colmery*, KansasVice Commanders: Salvatore A.Capodice*,California; Leo A. Temmey*, South Dakota;Leonard Sisk*, Tennessee; J. Fred Johnson,Jr. *, Alabama; Jack Crowley*, VermontAdjutant: Frank E. Samuel*, KansasChaplain: Rev. Bryan H. Keathley, D.D.*,TexasHistorian: Thomas M. Owen, Jr. *, AlabamaTreasurer: John R. Ruddick*, IndianaJudge Advocate: Ralph B. Gregg*, Indiana23rd NATIONAL CONVENTIONMilwaukee, Wis., Sept. 15 to 18, 1941Commander: Milo J. Warner*, OhioVice Commanders: Erwin A. Froyd*,Wyoming; James L. McCrory*, Nebraska;Harold P. Redden*, Massachusetts; EdwardR. Stirling*, Pennsylvania;Alcee S. Legendre*, LouisianaAdjutant: Frank E. Samuel*, KansasChaplain: Rev. Brigadier William G. Gilks*,TexasHistorian: Thomas M. Owen, Jr. *, AlabamaTreasurer: John R. Ruddick*, IndianaJudge Advocate: Ralph B. Gregg*, Indiana20th NATIONAL CONVENTIONLos Angeles, Calif., Sept. 19 - 22, 1938Commander: Daniel J. Doherty*,MassachusettsVice Commanders: Drury M. Phillips*,Texas; Phil M. Conley*, West Virginia;Harry M. Johnson*, Mont
SPEAKER: In compliance with current public law we herewith transmit for printing as a House document a financial statement and independent audit of The American Legion, pro-ceedings of our 96th annual National Convention held in Charlotte, North Carolina from August 22-28, 2014 and a report on our orga-
