2014 Boys Nation - Day 5

The Boys Nation delegates toured the Washington American Legion Headquarters before holding debates and elections for president and vice president. Federalist Matthew Ellow of Ala. is elected 2014 Boys Nation President, and fellow Federalist Louie Lombardo of Texas is elected vice president, in Arlington, Va. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Photos by Lucas Carter and Charlie Tucker.
2014 American Legion Boys Nation delegates visit The American Legion Washington Headquarters in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
2014 American Legion Boys Nation delegates visit The American Legion Washington Headquarters in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Roscoe Butler, Deputy Director for Health Care, VA&R, fields a question from a 2014 American Legion Boys Nation delegate at The American Legion Washington Headquarters in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Roscoe Butler, Deputy Director for Health Care, VA&R, fields a question from a 2014 American Legion Boys Nation delegate at The American Legion Washington Headquarters in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
2014 American Legion Boys Nation delegates visit The American Legion Washington Headquarters in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
2014 American Legion Boys Nation delegates visit The American Legion Washington Headquarters in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
2014 American Legion Boys Nation delegates lined up outside the American Legion Washington office building in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, February 6, 2014. Photo by Charlie Tucker.
2014 American Legion Boys Nation delegates lined up outside the American Legion Washington office building in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, February 6, 2014. Photo by Charlie Tucker.
Brian Conklin, VP for Government Relations of USAA speaks to the 2014 Boys Nation Delegates in Arlington, Va. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Brian Conklin, VP for Government Relations of USAA speaks to the 2014 Boys Nation Delegates in Arlington, Va. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Federalist Louie Lombardo of Texas debates Michael Hill, Okla. before the election for 2014 Boys Nation Vice Presidency in Arlington, Va. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Federalist Louie Lombardo of Texas debates Michael Hill, Okla. before the election for 2014 Boys Nation Vice Presidency in Arlington, Va. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
A junior counselor notifies a speaker of how much time they have left during debates for the 2014 American Legion Boys Nation presidency in Arlington, Va. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
A junior counselor notifies a speaker of how much time they have left during debates for the 2014 American Legion Boys Nation presidency in Arlington, Va. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Two delegates shake hands on their way to presidential and vice presidential elections for 2014 American Legion Boys Nation in Arlington, Va. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Two delegates shake hands on their way to presidential and vice presidential elections for 2014 American Legion Boys Nation in Arlington, Va. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Federalist Matthew Ellow of Ala. gives his last speech before elections start in Arlington, Va. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Federalist Matthew Ellow of Ala. gives his last speech before elections start in Arlington, Va. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
In under two hours, the 2014 American Legion Boys Nation president and vice president are elected, in Arlington, Va. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
In under two hours, the 2014 American Legion Boys Nation president and vice president are elected, in Arlington, Va. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Nationalist presidential candidate Josh Cook of Tenn. gives his final speech before elections in Arlington, Va. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Nationalist presidential candidate Josh Cook of Tenn. gives his final speech before elections in Arlington, Va. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Federalist Matthew Ellow of Ala. casts a vote for his opponent, Josh Cook of Tenn. during American Legion Boys Nation presidential elections in Arlington, Va. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Federalist Matthew Ellow of Ala. casts a vote for his opponent, Josh Cook of Tenn. during American Legion Boys Nation presidential elections in Arlington, Va. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Federalist Matthew Ellow of Ala. waits nervously as he is just shy of securing a majority of the votes in the 2014 American Legion Boys Nation presidential elections in Arlington, Va. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Federalist Matthew Ellow of Ala. waits nervously as he is just shy of securing a majority of the votes in the 2014 American Legion Boys Nation presidential elections in Arlington, Va. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Federalist Matthew Ellow of Ala. shakes the hand of his opponent, Josh Cook of Tenn., after winning the presidency in the 2014 American Legion Boys Nation elections in Arlington, Va. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Federalist Matthew Ellow of Ala. shakes the hand of his opponent, Josh Cook of Tenn., after winning the presidency in the 2014 American Legion Boys Nation elections in Arlington, Va. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Nationalist Ryan Truitt takes a selfie with his fellow Alabama native, Federalist Matthew Ellow after he is elected 2014 Boys Nation President in Arlington, Va. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Nationalist Ryan Truitt takes a selfie with his fellow Alabama native, Federalist Matthew Ellow after he is elected 2014 Boys Nation President in Arlington, Va. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Federalist Louie Lombardo of Texas reacts after being elected 2014 American Legion Boys Nation Vice President, in Arlington, Va. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Federalist Louie Lombardo of Texas reacts after being elected 2014 American Legion Boys Nation Vice President, in Arlington, Va. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Portrait of Federalist Matthew Ellow of Ala. after elected 2014 Boys Nation President in Arlington, Va. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Portrait of Federalist Matthew Ellow of Ala. after elected 2014 Boys Nation President in Arlington, Va. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Portrait of Federalist Louie Lombardo of Texas after being elected 2014 American Legion Boys Nation Vice President, in Arlington, Va. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Portrait of Federalist Louie Lombardo of Texas after being elected 2014 American Legion Boys Nation Vice President, in Arlington, Va. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.