The American Legion [Volume 149, No. 6 (December 2000)]

National Commander Takes Veterans Issues To Hill: The Legion pushes for increased military spending and accessible VA health care by John Raughter -- Wartime Christmases: Vets recall how the cold reality of the Korean War couldn't smother the spirit of Christmas -- Slavery In The 21st Century: Human-rights efforts haven't eradicated a centuries-old evil by Georgie Anne Geyer -- In The Line Of Fire: Legionnaires pitch in to put out some of the Matchbox West's worst blazes yet by Peter B. Rose -- The Battle For American Allegiance: Some want to "dumb-down" citizenship requirements by John Fonte -- Dr. Balint Vazsonyi: A Conversation With America (interview): The immigrant-activist is hard at work on a documentary about our nation 's founding principles -- Hepatitis C: A Disease Without Symptoms: Ten percent of veterans may be infected with the mystery virus by Phyllis Zauner -- Mountain Landing Garnered Medal Of Honor: One wingman risked it all trying to save a Navy aviator during the Korean War by Edward F. Murphy -- Big Issues: Should Internet-based commerce be taxed? -- Vetvoice -- Commander's Message -- Washington Watch -- Department Commanders -- NEC Members -- Veterans Update -- Legion News -- Vets -- Parting Shots -- Cover: "Christmas Watch in Korea," by Sean McNally