Reveals that inform the tales of the GI Invoice and Previous Glory are at the moment on show at Fort William Henry Harrison close to Helena, Mont. “The Biggest Laws: An American Legion Salute to the GI Invoice” and “The Colours of Our Nation” might be displayed on the base till after Flag Day on June 14.
The shows might be part of the curriculum of the seventy fifth annual Montana American Legion Boys State program, which is able to happen at Fort Harrison Might 29 – June 3.
American Legion Division of Montana historian and Montana Navy Museum Director Ray Learn stated the bigger model of the exhibit, which was displayed on the museum in 2018, was so nicely obtained, that the neighborhood was keen to have one other likelihood to see it. Boys State was the right alternative.
“What higher factor to point out the boys easy methods to do laws?” Learn stated. “This might be a terrific primer for them.”
“The Colours of our Nation” might be on show within the foyer of Helena Armed Forces Reserve Middle, simply exterior the rooms the place Boys State courses will happen. Learn famous that flag training can even be a big a part of the Boys State program.
“We need to be sure that the story of ‘The Colours of Our Nation’ is advised in nice element,” he stated. Learn defined that the boys will use the flag exhibit and the centennial flag bookazine, “Indivisible, The Story of Our Flag” to study the symbolism and which means of the flag.
Fort Harrison, established in 1895, was most notably utilized in 1942 as an group and coaching space for the U.S. Army’s 1st Particular Service Drive, a joint World Struggle II American-Canadian gentle infantry brigade and predecessor to the U.S. Special Forces. As we speak, the bottom is dwelling to the Montana Nationwide Guard, U.S. Army Reserve and U.S. Navy Reserve, in addition to the Montana VA Medical Middle and the Montana Navy Museum.
After Flag Day, “The Colours of Our Nation” might be moved to Missoula, Mont., the place will probably be on show through the Montana American Legion Division Conference. The GI Invoice exhibit will proceed to be accessible on the museum via early July.
The Montana Navy Museum is open to the general public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each Thursday, freed from admission cost.
