Video Boys Nation Day 1: ‘Welcome to Washington, Senators’ The 98 delegates to American Legion Boys Nation arrived in the Washington, D.C., area on Friday as the program’s 72nd annual session got underway. Jul 22, 2017 Jul 22, 2017
Gallery Pennsylvania Boys State: getting the word out Keystone Boys State and others want to publicize the program’s opportunities. Jul 18, 2017 Jul 18, 2017
News Department Spotlight: Mississippi educates youth about college, military academies American Legion Mississippi Boys State and Auxiliary Girls State introduce youth to higher education opportunities. Jul 18, 2017 Jul 18, 2017
News Boys Nation 2017 begins this week 98 young men from across the U.S. will head to D.C. for The American Legion's annual program. Jul 17, 2017 Jul 17, 2017
Video In Illinois, balancing a place in history with a changing landscape The American Legion Boys State program began in Illinois in 1935. Jul 11, 2017 Jul 11, 2017
Gallery In Wyoming, Boys State is a family tradition Some families have sent three generations to the program, be it in Wyoming or other states. Jul 05, 2017 Jul 05, 2017