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Legion’s advocacy.  The American Legion also was instrumental in the establishment of the veterans home loan, veterans hiring preference and just compensation to veterans suffering from illnesses related to their military service, including those with Traumatic Brain Injuries, Post Traumatic Stress and ailments that stem from exposure to Agent Orange and mysterious Persian Gulf origins.
	Equally aggressive are The American Legion’s efforts to instill values in young people through numerous programs, including American Legion Boys State, American Legion Boys Nation, Junior Shooting Sports, the National High School Oratorical Contest, American Legion Baseball, Teenage Suicide Prevention, Child Health and the McGruff Safe Kids Program.  The American Legion has supported Scouting since 1919.  Many American Legion posts also support Junior ROTC high school units, fund-raising for handicapped children, the Children’s Miracle Network and partnerships with other nonprofit organizations such as Special Olympics.
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