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Veteran will get another chance to give censored Memorial Day speech

The American Legion Department of Ohio said it has invited retired Army Lt. Col. Barnard Kemter to speak next week at the organization's Buckeye Boys State.

3 years ago

Another official resigns over censored Memorial Day speech

Cindy Suchan, chair of the Memorial Day parade committee and president of the Hudson American Legion Auxiliary, stepped down nearly a week after the ceremony.

3 years ago

American Legion official resigns over censored Memorial Day speech

American Legion leaders in Ohio also suspended the post's charter and are taking steps to close it after the head of the post stepped down.

By John Seewer, The Associated Press

3 years ago

Ohio American Legion wants resignations after audio cut in Memorial Day speech on Black people’s role honoring fallen Union soldiers

The organizers of the ceremony turned off a speaker’s microphone when the former U.S. Army officer began talking about how freed Black slaves had honored fallen soldiers soon after the Civil War.

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