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March 2013 Meeting Announcement

March 20, 2013

This Thursday is our March regular meeting.

We will have another installment of our Living History Program, with Dr. Mike Martini.

Dr. Martini served in the United States Navy during WWII. Not only was he a pediatrician for many of you who grew up in the Palisades (and many of your children!), he is also receiving a 50 Year pin, for being a member of the American Legion for 50 years.

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Join Us For Movie Night – Chosin

February 20, 2013
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On Friday, March 1st, the Sons of the American Legion, Post 283, are hosting a special presentation of Chosin, a 2010 film directed by Brian Iglesias.

Chosin tells the story of 15,000 US soldiers and Marines surrounded and trapped by an overwhelming force of Communist Chinese soldiers in the frozen mountains of North Korea. Facing impossible odds, the men fought 78 miles to freedom and saved the lives of 98,000 civilian refugees.

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13 February Field Trip to the USS Iowa – Register Now!

January 21, 2013
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Join other members of the American Legion District 24 for a field trip to see the USS Iowa! Date: Wednesday, February 13th, 2013 (rain or shine) Time: We will depart from Post 283 at 10 AM and return at about 3 PM. Cost: $30, which includes a catered lunch, bus trip, and the battleship tour. […]

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January 2013 Meeting Announcement

January 15, 2013

SAL Members, Happy New Year! This Thursday is our January regular meeting. Dinner will be Tacos Por Favor! We will have another installment of our Living History Program, with Spike Tatton. Spike, as you might recall, spoke to us once before about his service in WWII. This time, he will be talking about his service […]

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