Youth Programs Alumni

Former participants in American Legion Youth Programs can stay connected, stay informed and stay active by joining the Youth Programs Alumni Association.Membership is free. Members receive regular news about the programs, resources, volunteer opportunities and an e-newsletter.

Spotlight on Legion Youth Program Alumni

Oratoricals helped shape Lou Dobbs' career
What makes Lou Dobbs so beloved among his audiences? Perhaps it's the unique combination of rural Idaho upbringing, Harvard education, and interests in economics, business and astronomy that endear him to millions of viewers of "Lou Dobbs Tonight." There's another ingredient to Lou Dobbs: he is a former high school American Legion Oratorical Contest contestant and state winner.
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Bob Feller and American Legion Baseball
Bob Feller was a veteran, a Major League Baseball great, is in the Baseball Hall of Fame, and is an American Legion Junior baseball alumni. This column, penned by Bob Feller, originally ran in a 1963 issue of The American Legion Magazine.
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Catching up with Albert Pujols
After being drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1999, Albert Pujols made his Major League Baseball debut during the 2001 season, and now ranks among the leading home run hitters in baseball history. The first baseman holds many awards, including one World Series title, three Most Valuable Player awards and five Silver Slugger awards.
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