Ryan Truitt of Lexington, Al. looks over the list of delegates yet to arrive at Ronald Reagan Airport in Washington, D.C. Photo by Lucas Carter

Ryan Truitt of Lexington, Al. (left) and Matthew Ellow of Lacey Springs, Al. (right) wait for the bus to head to Marymount University. Photo by Lucas Carter.

Louie Lambardo of Arlington, Tx. gets to know his fellow senators at Ronald Reagan Airport in Washington, D.C. before heading to Marymount University. Photo by Lucas Carter.

Legislative Administrative Assistant Tim Aboudara Sr. talks to the delegates that have just arrived at Ronald Reagan Airport in Washington, D.C. Photo by Lucas Carter.

Michael Kelly of Omaha, Neb. chats with other delegates on the bus ride to Marymount University. Photo by Lucas Carter.

Jet Murphy of New Mexico shakes the hand of a fellow delegate at Marymount University. Photo by Lucas Carter.

The colors are lowered by American Legion Boys Nation Jr. Counselors. Photo by Lucas Carter.

Jr Counselor Nimit Jindal of New Jersey helps lower the flag on the initial day of Boys Nation. Photo by Lucas Carter.

Boys Nation delegates stand at attention as the flag is lowered at the end of day one. Photo by Lucas Carter.

Past National Commander Bob Turner speaks to the delegates on the opening day of Boys Nation. Photo by Lucas Carter.