Elks Magazine Online

Archive Issue: February 2014

Features

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Striking Back against Japan: The Doolittle Raid, by Roger Meyer

On April 18, 1942, US Army LTC James H. Doolittle led sixteen bomber crews on America's daring first strike on Japan's mainland following the attack on Pearl Harbor.

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"And My Whole Soul Is in It": The Emancipation Proclamation, by Martin D. Tullai

The Emancipation Proclamation was issued on January 1, 1863, and forever altered the course of American history.

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Sousa: The March King, by Elise Warner

John Philip Sousa raised band music to an art form that captured the hearts of the American public.

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Elks National Veterans Service Commission

Elks remember veterans by honoring their memories, donating funds to veterans, and participating in stand downs.

Departments

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Message from the GER

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Travels of the GER

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It's Your Business, by Timothy Middleton

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Healthline, by Elizabeth A. Reid, MD

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News of the Lodges

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Supporting Our Troops

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Elks National Foundation

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Elks Drug Awareness Program