On This Day
in West Virginia History...

Governor Meadows signing Army Day proclamation, with Lt. Col. George Rochman and Col. Nelson Diggley III

On April 6, 1948, West Virginians celebrated Army Day, a national observance honoring the United States Armed Forces.

Learn more:
Proclamation of Army Day, by Governor Clarence W. Meadows
"Beach Raid, Parade Mark City Army Day"
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