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Essay Contest “What does Freedom mean to me?”
Each year, the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) sponsors an Americanism Essay Contest for
students in grades 3-12, including students with special needs. Grade levels are divided into six
classes. One award in each of the six classes will be presented in each division. Winners will receive
$50 and a $50 donation in the student’s name will be made to the Children of Warriors National
Presidents’ Scholarship fund.
Essay Title: ““What does Freedom mean to me?”
The due date is March 20, 2024.
Parents, teachers and youth group leaders please encourage children in your care to participate in the essay contest.