What is Boys Nation?

THE HISTORY OF BOYS NATION

Two representatives from each of the 49 Boys States represent their state at Boys Nation in Washington, where the young leaders receive an education on the structure and function of federal government.

The first Boys Nation – then called Boys Forum of National Government – convened at American University in Washington in August 1946. The 1946 American Legion National Convention adopted the event as an official youth activity. Three years later, it became American Legion Boys Nation.

At the event, each delegate acts as a senator from his Boys State. The young lawmakers caucus at the beginning of the session, then organize into committees and conduct hearings on bills submitted by program delegates.

ALABAMA BOYS NATION ELECTED OFFICIALS

Darius Thomas

2017 Boys Nation President

Matthew Ellow

2014 Boys Nation President

Jonathan Hess

2012 Boys Nation President

Charlie Walker

2003 Boys Nation President

Cameron Cummings

2021 Boys Nation Vice President

Richard Friedman

2003 Boys Nation Vice President

Nathan Yates

2001 Boys Nation Vice President

Andrew Dillard

2022 Boys Nation Senate Pro Tempore

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Boys Nation Experience

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