The American Legion Boys Nation program provides a week of hands-on government experience in the nation's capital, combining lectures and forums with visits to federal agencies, institutions, memorials and historical spots.  The democratic and political processes are emphasized through the organization of party conventions and the nomination and election of an American Legion Boys Nation president and vice president. Each American Legion Boys Nation delegate represents his home state as a "Senator." The "Senators" caucus at the beginning of the session, organize into committees and conduct hearings on bills. The delegates are arbitrarily assigned to one of two political parties: Nationalist or Federalist.  Each state is represented by one Nationalist Senator and one Federalist Senator. This allows the delegates to learn the proper method of handling bills according to the rules of the U.S. Senate and to instill a deep sense of loyalty to America while learning about the operation of the federal government.

 

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON BOYS NATION OR TO ARRANGE AN INTERVIEW WITH GEOFFREY ELLIS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. CONTACT: LUCIA ANDERSON-(703) 908-7552 or CELLULAR-(301) 793-0732