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Language and Arts | Speech and Debate

American Legion Oratorical Contest

  • Last Updated: May 4, 2025

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  • Phone: (317) 630-1207
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About the competition

The American Legion Oratorical Contest is an annual public speaking competition that encourages high school students to explore the U.S. Constitution. Participants prepare and present speeches on topics related to constitutional principles and the duties of American citizenship.

Comp Info

  • Estimated Ann. Participants: 10000
  • Cost: Free
  • Estimated Time Commitment: Significant
  • Participant Format: Individual
  • Event Format: In-Person
  • Competition Format: Debate, Presentation
  • Reach: National
  • Event Size: Medium

Participation Information

Interested students can contact their local American Legion post to learn about participating in the contest. Competitions start at the local level and advance through district, state, and national levels.
Open to high school students in grades 9-12 who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States.
$25,000 scholarship for the national winner, smaller scholarships for state and regional winners
Interested students can contact their local American Legion post to learn about participating in the contest. Competitions start at the local level and advance through district, state, and national levels.
1. Contact a local American Legion post to learn about participation. 2. Prepare an original speech on a constitutional topic. 3. Compete at the local level and advance through district, state, and national levels if successful.
Research materials on the U.S. Constitution, access to local American Legion post contest guidelines, and public speaking practice.
Judging is based on the speaker's knowledge of the topic, originality, skill in addressing the audience, and overall presentation.

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