2021 American Legion Boys Nation – Day 2

On the first full day of activities, Boys Nation Senators get acclimated and gather for their first legislative assembly.
Oregon senator Ethan Arnold talks with other delegates during orientation on day two of American Legion Boys Nation on Jul 24, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
Oregon senator Ethan Arnold talks with other delegates during orientation on day two of American Legion Boys Nation on Jul 24, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
Past National Commander and Boys Nation Director of Activities Dale Barnett leads orientation on day two of American Legion Boys Nation on Jul 24, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
Past National Commander and Boys Nation Director of Activities Dale Barnett leads orientation on day two of American Legion Boys Nation on Jul 24, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
Alabama senator Riley Jordan applauds during orientation on day two of American Legion Boys Nation on Jul 24, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
Alabama senator Riley Jordan applauds during orientation on day two of American Legion Boys Nation on Jul 24, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
During the first legislative assembly, 2021 Boys Nation delegates conducted their first vote and chose section leaders and secretaries. Photo by Jeric Wilhelmsen
During the first legislative assembly, 2021 Boys Nation delegates conducted their first vote and chose section leaders and secretaries. Photo by Jeric Wilhelmsen
Boys Nation senators Solomon Gbara (N.M), John Chadwell (Pa.,), Sydney Wiredu Jr., (N.J.) and Cole Basler (Pa.) take time for a selfie during the first legislative assembly. Photo by Jeric Wilhelmsen
Boys Nation senators Solomon Gbara (N.M), John Chadwell (Pa.,), Sydney Wiredu Jr., (N.J.) and Cole Basler (Pa.) take time for a selfie during the first legislative assembly. Photo by Jeric Wilhelmsen
Idaho senator George Cecil walks with his section to orientation on day two of American Legion Boys Nation on Jul 24, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
Idaho senator George Cecil walks with his section to orientation on day two of American Legion Boys Nation on Jul 24, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
Wisconsin senator Vance Comfort salutes the colors during the flag raising on day two of American Legion Boys Nation on Jul 24, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
Wisconsin senator Vance Comfort salutes the colors during the flag raising on day two of American Legion Boys Nation on Jul 24, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
Texas senator Akintomiwa Akinniyi gives a speech to his fellow delegates during orientation on day two of American Legion Boys Nation on Jul 24, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
Texas senator Akintomiwa Akinniyi gives a speech to his fellow delegates during orientation on day two of American Legion Boys Nation on Jul 24, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
Nevada senator Riley Gillis plays the piano during lunch on day two of American Legion Boys Nation on Jul 24, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
Nevada senator Riley Gillis plays the piano during lunch on day two of American Legion Boys Nation on Jul 24, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell