Yet the
temptation to a divergence from the higher ideals is strong, and
the rank and file may not be inclined to resist it.
_St. Louis Globe-Democrat,_ April II, 1919.--... Such
societies, it has been proved, are never partisan. They are
invariably exponents of broad-gauge patriotism. That they have
great political influence in a high national sense is true, but
they have never misused it nor ever viewed their mission in a
narrow spirit. They preserve the touch of the elbow throughout
life, but only as thorough Americans, devoted first, last, and
always to our common country.
St. Louis is proud to be selected as the place for the
inauguration of this admirable and undoubtedly perpetual
society. All wars are represented by societies formed by their
veterans, and all alike have been truly and broadly patriotic.
It will be the same with the new order, whose membership will,
on the strength of numbers called to the colors, far exceed any
former parallel. This event will be a datemark in our patriotic
annals and in the progress of the nation.
_Syracuse_ (N.Y.) _Herald_, April 13, 1919.--It has been
earnestly stated, as might have been expected, that the American
Legion will be strictly nonpartisan.
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