Attainable Goals

Preamble to the

National Constitution

Veterans have always been David’s

main focus, because without the Vet-

Proud possessors of a price-

erans, there would be no Sons of The

less heritage, we male descendants

American Legion or even America as

of veterans of the Great Wars, asso-

we know it. We will also focus on the

ciate ourselves together as “Sons of

Blue Cap members. We need to con-

The American Legion” for the fol-

The Detachment of Texas

tinue educating them on the impor-

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tance of recording and reporting all

lowing purposes:

the American Legion

that they do. It is important that all

To uphold and defend the

the work and energy that they spend

Constitution of the United States of

supporting The American Legion

America; to maintain law and order;

proudly presents

Family be recognized.

to foster and perpetuate a true spirit

of Americanism; to preserve the

It is with great pride that the Ameri-

memories of our former members and

can Legion Family of the Great State

the association of our members and

of Texas proudly endorses David L.

our forefathers in the Great Wars; to

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inculcate a sense of individual obliga-

Commander of the Sons of The

tion to the Community, State, and

American Legion.

Nation; to combat the autocracy of

both the classes and the masses; to

make right the master of might, to pro-

mote peace and good will on earth,

to safeguard and transmit to poster-

ity the principles of justice, freedom

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and democracy; to consecrate the

sanctify our friendship by our devo-

tion to mutual helpfulness; to adopt

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in letter and spirit all of the great prin-

ciples for which The American Legion

“BY THEIR SIDE ...

National Commander

stands; and to assist in carrying on

WITH HONOR AND PRIDE”

for God and Country.

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