[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 113 (Thursday, July 26, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1347]
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    CONGRATULATING THE MacARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY

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                            HON. TIM GRIFFIN

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 26, 2012

  Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History on the opening of 
their newest exhibit, ``Vietnam: America's Conflict.''
  I am proud to represent the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military 
History, which is located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Museum opened 
to the public in May 2001 and is located in the historic Arsenal 
Building of the Little Rock Arsenal.
  The Arsenal Building was constructed in 1840, and it is the only 
surviving remnant of the original Little Rock Arsenal and one of 
central Arkansas's oldest structures.
  The future General of the Army, Douglas MacArthur, was born in the 
Arsenal Building while his father, Captain Arthur MacArthur, was 
stationed in Little Rock.
  Through its displays and exhibits as well as its outreach into the 
community, the MacArthur Museum provides insight into Arkansas's rich 
military history and tradition--from its territorial period until 
present.
  The Museum stands as a memorial to the proud history and dedication 
of Arkansas's men and women who served in and supported our nation's 
armed forces both at home and abroad.
  The newest exhibit, ``Vietnam: America's Conflict,'' which will open 
on Friday, July 27, 2012, will examine the origins and conflicts of the 
Vietnam war and the contributions our state and its citizens made. It 
will also honor the 600 gallant Arkansans who lost their lives during 
the Vietnam war.
  The MacArthur Museum stands as a memorial to the brave men and women 
who, throughout our history, have sacrificed--some making the ultimate 
sacrifice--out of their desire to serve our Nation. Each visitor, 
through their presence at the Museum, extends their gratitude and 
honors these Arkansans.
  I congratulate the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History on 
its opening of this exciting exhibit, and I congratulate the men and 
women at the Museum who each day preserve Arkansas's proud military 
history and tradition so that it can be shared by this and future 
generations. It is an honor to represent you.