Boys State at 70: roots recalled by founder's daughter

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The American legion's most respected department programs, "Boys State" founded by Hayes Kennedy and Harold L. Card seventy years ago has, to this day been a dynamic opportunity for high-school juniors interested in public service. Hayes Kennedy's daughter Helen Kennedy Ryan recalls the birth of the program.

United States, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Curricula, High schools, Public services (Libraries), Libraries and readers, Ryan, Helen Kennedy

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A celebration of hope and renewal: the national veterans creative arts festival showcases the amazing healing power of self-expression

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Stories of triumph and renewal are shared among Veterans during the week long 'National Veterans Creative Arts Festival'. The show includes workshops; rehearsals, fellowship and an art and stage show as a grand finale.

Services information, Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries, Arts, Arts & Humanities, Veterans, Services, Fairs and festivals, Workshops (Production), Workshops (Work spaces)

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The women who served

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During the Vietnam War, 10,000-11,000 women served in Vietnam. Of these, 7,500 were in the military.

Analysis, Women soldiers, Vietnam War, 1959-1975

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