Elks Magazine Online

Archive Issue: November 2020

Features

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General Billy Mitchell: Father of the US Air Force, by Linda McMaken

In the decades between World War I and World War II, US Army General Billy Mitchell fiercely advocated for the development of US airpower.

24

Groves of Gold: Citrus Fruit in America, by Elise Warner

The story of how citrus fruits went from being exotic marks of wealth and power to widely used foodstuffs in modern America is a fascinating one.

30

The Everlasting and Ever New City of London, United Kingdom, by Michael Stein

London is a city steeped in history, and today it is home to some of the best museums, theaters, and parks in the world.

Departments

4

Message from the GER

5

Travels of the GER

6

It’s Your Business, by Timothy Middleton

8

Healthline, by Elizabeth A. Reid, MD

10

News of the Lodges

38

Supporting Our Troops

40

Elks National Veterans Service Commission

48

Elks National Foundation

50

State Major Projects