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100 1 _aWheat, George Seay,
_d1886-1937
245 1 4 _aThe Story of the American Legion: The Birth of the Legion
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-26
508 _aProduced by Curtis Weyant, Asad Razzaki and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAmerican Legion
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Societies, etc.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14478
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