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‘Boys State, Boys Nation, have shaped pretty much everything’

Nov 04, 2024 Andy Proffet
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For Boys Nation 2024, it was the connections they made

Aug 05, 2024 The American Legion
The program’s four elected officers discussed their week in a roundtable conversation.
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West Point Superintendent 'thankful' for opportunity to speak to Boys Nation, Girls Nation

Aug 01, 2024 Andy Proffet
Lt. Gen. Gilland shuffles schedule to ensure time with American Legion, Auxiliary programs.
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Wrapping up Boys Nation 2024: 'These are experiences you won't get anywhere else'

Jul 29, 2024 Andy Proffet
The 78th session of American Legion Boys Nation featured a number of memorable visits for the 100 senators.
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Oklahoma senator elected president of Boys Nation 2024

Jul 25, 2024 Andy Proffet
Morgan Johnson is the 4th president from Oklahoma in Boys Nation’s 78-year history.
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Travel issues just a bump in the road as Boys Nation 2024 begins

Jul 22, 2024 Andy Proffet
The 78th session of Boys Nation felt the effects of a global tech outage but still got going on “the week that shapes a lifetime.”
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78th session of American Legion Boys Nation begins this week

Jul 15, 2024 The American Legion
100 rising high school seniors to meet in D.C. area to run their own version of the U.S. Senate.
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Dedication personified: the sights and sounds of New York Boys State

Jul 10, 2024 Andy Proffet
Notes from the 2024 session of New York’s premier youth program.
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'They'll remember the Marines'

Jul 10, 2024 Andy Proffet
A longstanding tradition continues at New York Boys State with the presence of Marines on staff.
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'A veteran is a veteran'

Jul 08, 2024 Andy Proffet
Female Legionnaires an important presence at Florida Boys State.