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THE AMERICAN LEGION P.O. Box 361656 Indianapolis, IN 46236-1656 Nonprofit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID The American Legion John Q.

1 THE AMERICAN LEGION P.O. Box Indianapolis, IN Nonprofit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID The American Legion John Q. Sample 123 Main St. Building 1 Anytown, US Your FREE 2014 Calendar Is Enclosed! PROUDLY MADE IN THE U.S.A CE-CAL2-14

John Q. Sample 123 Main St. Building 1 Anytown, US 12345-6789 2014 America the Beautiful Calendar THE AMERICAN LEGION P.O. Box 361656 Indianapolis, IN 46236-1656 www.legion.

We had it made expressly for patriotic Americans like you who share our commitment to our veterans, our communities and our country.

Every time you see it, I hope you are reminded of the freedoms we enjoy thanks to the bravery of America s veterans.

2 John Q. Sample 123 Main St. Building 1 Anytown, US America the Beautiful Calendar THE AMERICAN LEGION P.O. Box Indianapolis, IN Dear <<Title Last>>, I know you will be pleased with the enclosed 2014 calendar. We had it made expressly for patriotic Americans like you who share our commitment to our veterans, our communities and our country. Because you care so much, I have enclosed this very special calendar filled with beautiful landscapes from across our great nation. It truly captures America the Beautiful. Every time you see it, I hope you are reminded of the freedoms we enjoy thanks to the bravery of America s veterans. I am sending you this gift as a special thank you for helping our veterans through your continued generous support the same generosity I must now appeal to for a much-needed donation. Please remember that it is through the support of our loyal friends friends like you that we are able to provide services to our veterans... scholarships to the children of our fallen heroes...comfort to our wounded troops. As a non-profit organization, we rely heavily on dedicated individuals and patriotic Americans to help assure that our efforts continue. Naturally, any amount will be appreciated. However, the more you can give, the more we can further our efforts to insure that no veteran or their family is left behind. Whatever you decide, please accept the enclosed gift with our sincere thanks. For it is only through your good-hearted dontaiton that we are able to extend our reach to all veterans and their families. Thank you in advance for your support. Sincerely, William A. Pease National Development Director The American Legion P.S. For us, receiving your donation promptly is almost as critical as how much you send. Our need is great! So please send your gift today. To put your gift to work even faster, please visit and make your donation online. LT-cal1-14 PLEASE RETURN BOTTOM PORTION WITH YOUR DONATION THE FUTURE DEPENDS ON YOU Donation Card YES, Bill, I received my 2014 America the Beautiful Calendar. I will join with you to resolve that NO veteran feels forgotten or falls through the cracks of our system. Please use my donation to continue to serve our veterans. Enclosed is my tax-deductible gift of: ( )$XXX ( )$XXX ( )$XXXX ( )Other $ John Q. Sample 123 Main St. Building 1 Anytown, US XXXXXXXXX-XXXXX-XX FPO To give a gift online visit Please make check payable to: The American Legion Use enclosed envelope or mail to: P.O. Box Tulsa, OK See reverse for donations made by credit card. Thank you!

3 Your gift is very much appreciated and may be deductible as a charitable contribution. Please consult with your tax advisor for additional information. A copy of our latest financial report may be obtained by writing to The American Legion (and for MN residents only, American Legion Charities, a 501(c)(3) Trust), PO Box , Indianapolis, IN 46236, If you are a resident of one of these states, you may obtain financial information directly from the state agency: FLORIDA A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, (800-HELP-FLA) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Florida Registration CH2010. GEORGIA - A full and fair description of the programs of The American Legion and our financial statement summary are available upon request at the office and phone number indicated above. MARYLAND For the cost of copies and postage, Office of the Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD MISSISSIPPI The organization s official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State s office by calling Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement. NEW JERSEY INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING (973) AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT htm#charity. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT. NEW YORK Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY NORTH CAROLINA FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ORGANIZATION AND A COPY OF ITS LICENSE ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE STATE SOLICITATION LICENSING BRANCH AT THE LICENSE IS NOT AN ENDORSEMENT BY THE STATE. PENNSYLVANIA The official registration and financial information of The American Legion may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, Registration does not imply endorsement. VIRGINIA Virginia State Office of Consumer Affairs, Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services, PO Box 1163, Richmond, VA WASHINGTON Charities Division, Office of the Secretary of State, State of Washington, Olympia, WA , WEST VIRGINIA Residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV Registration with any of these state agencies does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by any state. q I would like to receive periodic updates from The American Legion. My address is: PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE? q Please send me information on supporting our veterans with a bequest to The American Legion in my will. q I have already included The American Legion in my will. q I have included a check. Please make check payable to: The American Legion. q Please charge my credit card. q q q q Card Number: Amount: $ Signature: Expiration Date:

4 America 2014 CALENDAR the Beautiful

6 January Sunday Monday DECEMBER Tuesday FEBRUARY New Wednesday Thursday 1 2 Friday Saturday First New Year s Day Full Last Martin Luther King Jr. Day New Vietnam Cease Fire 1973 Start of tet offensive 1968 Chinese New Year

8 February 2014 Sunday Monday JANUARY Tuesday MARCH Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 National Freedom Day First Groundhog Day & Four Chaplains Sunday Full Lincoln s Birthday Valentine s Day Last 22 Presidents Day Washington s Birthday Iwo Jima Flag Raised 1945 Operation desert storm 2/24/91 2/28/91

10 March 2014 Sunday Monday FEBRUARY Tuesday APRIL Wednesday Thursday Friday New Saturday First 8 Mardi Gras Ash Wednesday Daylight Saving Time Begins Full St. Patrick s Day The american legion birthday Start of Operation Iraqi freedom 2003 First Day of Spring 23 Last New 30 31

12 April 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 4 Saturday 5 April Fools Day 6 First u.s. entry into world war one 1917 american legion auxiliary birthday Full Palm Sunday Passover BeGINS (Sundown) Good Friday Last Easter New MARCH MAY

14 May 2014 Sunday Monday APRIL Tuesday JUNE Wednesday Thursday national day of prayer Friday Saturday First Cinco de Mayo VE day Full Mother s Day Peace Officers memorial day Armed Forces Day Last New Memorial Day

16 June 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday First d-day Full Flag Day Last Father s Day First Day of Summer New korean war begins MAY JULY

18 July 2014 Sunday JUNE Monday August Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 4 Independence Day Saturday Full 12 First Last New end of korean war 1953

20 August 2014 Sunday Monday JULY Tuesday SEPTEMBER Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 Saturday 2 invasion of kuwait Operation Desert shield First gulf of tonkin vietnam 1964 purple heart day Full v-j day 1945 Last New

22 September Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 First Saturday 6 Labor Day japan signs surrender Full Patriot Day Last citizenship day POW-MIA Recognition day New First Day of Autumn Rosh Hashanah BeGINS (Sundown) August OCTOBER

24 October 2014 Sunday Monday SEPTEMBER Tuesday NOVEMBER First Wednesday Thursday 1 2 Friday 3 Yom Kippur (Sundown) Saturday Full Last Columbus Day (Observed) New beirut bombing 1983 Grenada Invasion First 31 Halloween

26 November 2014 Sunday Monday OCTOBER Tuesday DECEMBER Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Full Daylight Saving Time Ends election day Last Veterans Day World War One Armistice 1918 New First Thanksgiving

28 December Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Full Saturday Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Last bill of rights day Hanukkah Begins (Sundown) Panama operation just cause New First Day of Winter Christmas Kwanzaa Begins First New Year s Eve NOVEMBER January

2014 2015 January 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 July 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 January

29 January July January July February august February august March SEPTEMBER March SEPTEMBER April OCTOBER April OCTOBER May NOVEMBER May NOVEMBER June DECEMBER June DECEMBER

What The American Legion does: The American Legion provides troop support through various programs nationwide and believes there is no separating the warrior from the war.

Heroes to Hometowns is a transition program for severely injured service members returning home from OEF/OIF.

More than 600 disability claims appeals per month are processed by The American Legion for veterans trying to get their VA medical benefits.

The Legion sponsors dozens of veterans hiring fairs each year, and our employment experts also provide tips to writing resumes, networking and making a strong impression in the interview process.

OCW ensures that patients at U.S. military hospitals and warrior transition units are given items like sweat suits, DVDs, puzzles, electronic devices, books, calling cards and more.

30 What The American Legion does: The American Legion provides troop support through various programs nationwide and believes there is no separating the warrior from the war. Those who put their lives on the line in defense of their country - and their fellow citizens - deserve America s total support. Heroes to Hometowns is a transition program for severely injured service members returning home from OEF/OIF. Heroes to Hometowns establishes a support network and coordinates resources for those service members. More than 600 disability claims appeals per month are processed by The American Legion for veterans trying to get their VA medical benefits. The American Legion helps families of deployed troops through its Family Support Network and Operation Military Family Outreach. The Legion sponsors dozens of veterans hiring fairs each year, and our employment experts also provide tips to writing resumes, networking and making a strong impression in the interview process. Operation Comfort Warriors is a program dedicated to meeting the needs of wounded, injured or ill military personnel by providing them with comfort items not usually supplied by the government. OCW ensures that patients at U.S. military hospitals and warrior transition units are given items like sweat suits, DVDs, puzzles, electronic devices, books, calling cards and more. OCW also provides larger items such as ping pong tables, entertainment centers, computers, kayaks and other recreational goods for use by wounded warriors in common areas. Those who come home physically or mentally changed by war need a grateful nation to step up and support them. The American Legion does that. One of the primary missions of The American Legion is to make sure that our veterans and their families receive the support and recognition they deserve. America the Beautiful O beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain! America! America! God shed his grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea! O beautiful for pilgrim feet Whose stern impassioned stress A thoroughfare of freedom beat Across the wilderness! America! America! God mend thine every flaw, Confirm thy soul in self-control, Thy liberty in law! O beautiful for heroes proved In liberating strife. Who more than self their country loved, And mercy more than life! America! America! May God thy gold refine Till all success be nobleness, And every gain divine! O beautiful for patriot dream That sees beyond the years Thine alabaster cities gleam Undimmed by human tears! America! America! God shed his grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea!

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