“A Constitutional Speech Contest”
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The American Legion High School Oratorical Contest is a program of The American Legion that gives high school students the opportunity to compete for college scholarships in a “Constitutional Speech Contest.”
Through their involvement, high school students cultivate their communication skills as they develop a deeper knowledge and understanding of the U.S. Constitution.
Participants also grow in leadership ability, their capacity to think and speak clearly and intelligently, and understanding of the rights, responsibilities, obligations and privileges of U.S. citizens.
2024 Department Oratorical Finals
Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Post 283 Ronald Reagan – Palisades District 24
15247 La Cruz Dr, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-0527
Oratorical Contest by Area
Area 1 – Northern California
- Date, Time, and Location TBD
Area 2 – SF Bay Area
- Date, Time, and Location TBD
Area 3 – Central Valley
- District 14: Sunday, February 4, 2024, at 1:00 PM, Clovis Veterans Memorial District, 808 Clovis Avenue, Clovis, CA
- Area 3: Sunday, February 18, 2024, at 1:00 PM, Clovis Veterans Memorial District, 808 Clovis Avenue, Clovis, CA
Area 4 – South Central LA County
- Date, Time, and Location TBD
Area 5 – Southern California
- Area 5: Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 1:00 PM, Riverside Post 79, 2979 Dexter Drive, Riverside, CA 92501
Area 6 – Central Coast & Northern LA County
- District 24: Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 12 noon, Ronald Reagan Palisades Post 283, 15247 La Cruz Drive, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
- Area 6: Saturday February 10, 2024, at 12 noon, Ronald Reagan Palisades Post 283, 15247 La Cruz Drive, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
- Post 283: Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 12 noon, Ronald Reagan Palisades Post 283, 15247 La Cruz Drive, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
California National
Oratorical Champions
- 2005 – Daniel Berring (CA)
- 1991 – Jack L. White (CA)
- 1969 – Benjamin G. Davidian (CA)
- 1965 – James F. Kay (CA)
- 1957 – Dan McCall (CA)
- 1955 – Michael Miller (CA)
- 1947 – Roy F. Greenaway (CA)
- 1946 – William O. Wollin (CA)
Department Bylaws
ORATORICAL CONTESTS: To promote Department Oratorical Contests at Post, District, and department levels and to conduct the department finals of such contests.
