MEDIA ADVISORY: The American Legion National Commander Availability

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Legion:

Who:	Denise H. Rohan
	National Commander of The American Legion
What:	Available for one-on-one interviews regarding the issues of The American Legion and the 100^th National Convention in Minneapolis.
When:	9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 24th
	Call John Raughter [phone] to schedule an interview.
Where:	Minneapolis Convention Center, Hall A (Media & Communications), 1301 2^nd Ave. South
Background:	The two million-member American Legion, the world’s largest veterans' organization, is holding its 100th National Convention in Minneapolis. Fighting for the benefits of our nation’s military veterans and their families is a top priority of The American Legion, as is standing up for American values. A grassroots organization with 13,000 Legion posts around the world, The American Legion is our nation’s preeminent voice for veterans on Capitol Hill. National Commander Rohan, a U.S. Army veteran, is the first woman to be elected to the top position of The American Legion.