Elks Magazine Online

Archive Issue: July/August 2020

Features

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“By the Dawn’s Early Light”: The Birth of Our National Anthem, by Buzz Brandt

“The Star-Spangled Banner” is Francis Scott Key’s rousing account of how American forces resisted a British attack on Baltimore during the War of 1812.

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American Olympians and the Summer Olympic Games, by Tom Scudder

Since the modern Olympics began in 1896, American athletes have brought physical prowess, determination, and integrity to the games.

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Detroit, Michigan, by Vince Guerrieri

Detroit was once best known for its industrial might, particularly for its status as the hub of the auto industry, but today it is growing into a city of culture and commerce.

Departments

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Membership Matters

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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 Veterans Service Commission

47

Elks Drug Awareness Program

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Elks National Foundation

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State Major Projects