2026 Assigned Topics Announced!
The Assigned Topics for the 2026 American Legion Oratorical Scholarship Contest have been announced. Do you want to learn more about competing in this contest and earning scholarship money in 2026? We would love to hear from you!
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Amendment IV
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Article III
Section 3. Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court.
The Congress shall have Power to declare the Punishment of Treason, but no Attainder of Treason shall work Corruption of Blood, or Forfeiture except during the Life of the Person attainted.
Article IV
Section 4. The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government, and shall protect each of them against Invasion; and on Application of the Legislature, or of the Executive (when the Legislature cannot be convened) against domestic Violence.
Article VI
Clause 3. The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States.
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Amendment IV
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Article III
Section 3. Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court.
The Congress shall have Power to declare the Punishment of Treason, but no Attainder of Treason shall work Corruption of Blood, or Forfeiture except during the Life of the Person attainted.
Article IV
Section 4. The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government, and shall protect each of them against Invasion; and on Application of the Legislature, or of the Executive (when the Legislature cannot be convened) against domestic Violence.
Article VI
Clause 3. The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States.
For additional information about these topics and the contest, visit: https://www.legion.org/oratorical/topics
Video Links for Department of Georgia Oratorical Finals
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You can view an archive of the State of Georgia Department Contest by clicking Here These videos are an excellent resource for students preparing for the American Legion Oratorical Contest. Scroll down for additional contest information and the Department of Georgia Oratorical Schedule. |
2026 Contest Information & ScheduleFind the 2026 contest information from the Post to Department. Click on the 2026 Oratorical Schedule below for contest dates, times, and locations...
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Contest Scholarship Information
Each contest offers scholarship prizes and the opportunity to advance towards the next round of competition at the local, state, and national level. For information on prizes at each competition see below.
Department Prize*: 1st Place: $2,000, 2nd Place $1,500 3rd Place $1,250 and 4th Place $1,000
Area Prize*: 1st Place: $500, 2nd Place $400 and 3rd Place $300
*Note: Prize value subject to change.
Department Prize*: 1st Place: $2,000, 2nd Place $1,500 3rd Place $1,250 and 4th Place $1,000
Area Prize*: 1st Place: $500, 2nd Place $400 and 3rd Place $300
*Note: Prize value subject to change.
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Robert Stites Chair, Department Oratorical Committee [email protected] Joe Bishop Department Oratorical Committee [email protected] 229-881-7692 |
