FORT BENNING, Ga. (AP) - The National Infantry Museum at Patriot Park 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.
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It looks great from what I have seen on the news so far. But I think im gonna wait about 2 weeks before I go so I can take my time and not deal with big crowds.
Colin Powell opens Ft. Benning museum
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Re: Colin Powell opens Ft. Benning museum
I remember my grandfather taking me to the old museum growing up. For some reason I had more fun at a place like that then I did at Disney...
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