A look back at images created by American Legion visual journalists Lucas Carter and Clay Lomneth, as well as select freelance contributors, highlighting key moments from 2017.
President Darius Thomas of Alabama and vice president Jayson Blackburn of Tennessee are sworn in before going to see the President of the United States.
The 2017 American Legion Boys Nation delegates linked up with their American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation counterparts to visit Capitol Hill and meet with their Senators and legislative assistants. Upon returning to Marymount University, the Boys Nation senators listened to a presentation from Holocaust survivor Nesse Godin. Photos by Lucas Carter/The American Legion
Day 5 for The American Legion Boys Nation brought the election of president Darius Thomas of Phenix City, Ala., and vice-president Jayson Blackburn of Shelbyville, Tenn. Photos by Lucas Carter and Clay Lomneth / The American Legion
