National Infantry Museum opens in Georgia

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Story Published: Jun 19, 2009 at 11:23 AM EST

Story Updated: Jun 19, 2009 at 11:23 AM EST

FORT BENNING, Ga. (AP) - The National Infantry Museum at Fort Benning has officially opened, with retired Gen. Colin Powell
speaking at the grand opening.

The four-star general and former secretary of state joined other dignitaries Friday at the $107 million, 190,000-square-foot museum
honoring the 234-year history of the U.S. Army Infantry.

The building contains a 13,000-square-foot hall with six
galleries covering battles from the Revolutionary War to Iraq.

Outside, Gen. George Patton's original office and sleeping quarters
are found on World War II Street, which also displays 1940s
barracks, mess hall and other buildings moved from their original locations on Fort Benning.

(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

 


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