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As co-sponsored by the Virginia Forensics League |
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American Legion Oratorical Contest |
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Though a unique relationship between the American Legion and Virginia Forensics League (NFL), we are able to offer this site to all coaches and students to encourage participation in this exciting contest. |
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The American Legion |
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The purpose of The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program - "A Constitutional Speech Contest" is to develop a knowledge and appreciation of the United States’ Constitution on the part of high school students. Other objectives of the contest include the development of leadership qualities, the ability to think and speak clearly and intelligently, and the preparation for acceptance of the duties and responsibilities, the rights and privileges of American citizenship. |
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The Contest has parts required of every student:
The Prepared Oration: a ten-minute, memorized oration on the United States Constitution with emphasis on the duties and obligations of a citizen to our government.
The Assigned Topic: a five-minute, memorized oration on an assigned topic on a specific provision or amendment of the Constitution of the United States. |
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Contact Us: Dan Level, Virginia American Legion Oratorical Contest Chairman, 540.921.2398 Rev. B.A. Gregg, Virginia Forensics League President, 540.303.0380 Virginia Headquarters of the American Legion, 804.353.6606
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