02328cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000350012824500620016326400510022530000470027633600260032333700260034933800360037550000310041150800890044252013310053153400450186265300200190765300440192785600430197114478UtSlPG20260610133336.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a19012694  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aD5011 aWheat, George Seay,d1886-193714aThe Story of the American Legion: The Birth of the Legion 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-12-26  aProduced by Curtis Weyant, Asad Razzaki and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team  a"The Story of The American Legion: The Birth of the Legion" by George Seay Wheat is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century, specifically post-World War I. The book chronicles the founding and establishment of the American Legion, a veterans' organization that emerged from the collective sentiment of military personnel following their experiences in the Great War, emphasizing themes of camaraderie, national resilience, and advocacy for veteran affairs.  The opening portion of the book sets the stage for this formation by highlighting the discussions and aspirations of soldiers during the war. Through a series of anecdotes, Wheat illustrates how the idea of a veterans' organization was increasingly shared among service members as they anticipated returning home after the war. Notable figures such as Theodore Roosevelt Jr. are introduced, showcasing the enthusiasm and determination among soldiers to create a unified organization that would not only honor their sacrifices but also ensure a collective voice in civic matters and post-war reintegration efforts. The opening establishes a narrative steeped in valor, shared aspirations, and the challenges of creating an inclusive framework for all veterans as they transition back to civilian life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAmerican Legion  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Societies, etc.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14478