The American Legion Magazine [Volume 102, No. 5 (May 1977)]

Commander's Message, What is Happening to Us? National Commander William J. Rogers comments on American mood -- One Flower Says it All: Memorial Day recalls history of the poppy -- Lindbergh's Last Interview: 50th Anniversary of Atlantic solo feat recalls Lone Eagle had much to say, yet he spoke seldom -- Bugles and Drums: A Veteran of Korea and Vietnam thinks about sacrifice -- Is There Room for You in Your Parks? Overcrowding becomes problem in many national meccas -- Can Social Security Keep Its Promise? Fiscal burdens, added programs, worry older Americans -- Legion is Part of the 500: National Organization identifies with Indianapolis classic -- Off Highway, Mother Bickerdyke, Nursing Tradition: Galesburg, IL woman set standards for military nurses -- USS Boston, A Proud Lady Exits: A fine ship's career ends, but glories linger on -- Will Carter's Legislative Program Succeed? Pro: Rep. James C. Wright, Jr., Con: Rep. John J. Rhodes -- Cover Photo: In this month's cover, photo of Flanders Field, WWI Cemetery and Memorial provides background as The American Legion Auxiliary's Mrs. Virginia Boswell assists Herbert Mitchell in the poppy making program at the Leavenworth, KS, Veterans Administration Center. VA photo by Lyle Schumaker of Topeka, KS, Flanders Field photo courtesy of the American Battle Monuments Commission Photographer: Herman Manasse. Art effects by Walter Boll -- Notes on Our Desk -- Personal -- Dateline Washington -- Life in the Outdoors -- Veterans Newsletter -- Books that Matter -- News of The American Legion -- American Legion Shopper -- Parting Shots