The American Legion Magazine [Volume 94, No. 2 (February 1973)]

Some Interesting Valentines of Yore: A February 14th Special -- The Common Market vs. U.S. Bread and Butter: A review of the European common market's growth and potential, and its dollars and cents effect on American businesses and American working people by Thomas Weyr -- A Legion Reminiscence of Harry S. Truman -- Uncle Sam's 100th Birthday Party, 1876: As we prepare to commemorate our 200th birthday, here's a look back to see how our 100th birthday celebration came off by Lynwood Mark Rhodes -- Should Congress Terminate the Subversive Activities Control Board? Two Sides of a National Question: Pro: Sen. William Proxmire (D-WI), Con: Rep. Roger H. Zion (R-IN) -- A Happy 25th Anniversary to the Transistor: Our most influential midget celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, and here's a brief account of the little device that ushered in solid-state electronics by Leavitt A. Knight, Jr. -- Historic Visit to the U.S.S.R: The National Commander reports on his trip to Russia and Poland, where he met with veterans committees and observed the work being done to provide the special needs of their war veterans by National Commander Joe L. Matthews -- Cover: Drawing by Dill Cole -- Letters to the Editor -- Veterans Newsletter -- Personal -- News of The American Legion -- Dateline Washington -- Legion Shopper -- Life in the Outdoors -- Parting Shots