Boys State Convention, 1973 Scenes 11

Boys State, a program sponsored by the American Legion, was a summer leadership and citizenship program for high school students most commonly in their junior year. Students learned American government and politics. A convention was held at Jacksonville State University in June 1973. State Supreme C...

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Main Author: Opal R. Lovett
Format: Electronic
Published: Jacksonville State University, Houston Cole Library
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Online Access:https://digitalcommons.jsu.edu/lib-ac-histimg/45025
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Summary:Boys State, a program sponsored by the American Legion, was a summer leadership and citizenship program for high school students most commonly in their junior year. Students learned American government and politics. A convention was held at Jacksonville State University in June 1973. State Supreme Court Chief Justice Howell Heflin, far left, stands with officers. Identified is boys state governor Stanley Cohn. (circa June 6, 1973)