American Legion National Convention parade; marching, floats

The video covers the American Legion parade in Washington, featuring 75,000 veterans from three wars. It highlights the parade's historical significance, being one of the largest in the nation's capital, and marks the first time the 48th Legion's Fund-Making Corps joined the parent organization. The parade, lasting almost 12 hours, showcases military elements and concludes the Legion's 36th annual convention, emphasizing patriotism and dedication to the American way of life.

How many veterans participated in the American Legion parade?

• 50,000

• 75,000

• 100,000

• 25,000

How many spectators watched the parade?

• 1,000,000

• 750,000

• 250,000

• 500,000

What was significant about the 48th Legion's Fund-Making Corps in this parade?

• It was their first parade ever.

• They led the parade.

• They had the largest number of participants.

• They combined their parade with the parent organization for the first time.

How long did the parade last?

• 6 hours

• 12 hours

• 10 hours

• 8 hours

What annual convention was the parade a climax of?

• The 36th annual convention

• The 40th annual convention

• The 25th annual convention

• The 50th annual convention