1/7/2007 New museum for AR

from Arkansas Business' online newsletter January 5th --

U.S. Marshals Choose Fort Smith For Museum
By Arkansas Business Staff - 1/5/2007 9:54:46 AM

"The U.S. Marshals Service said Friday that it has selected Fort Smith as the host city for the agency's new museum.
Director John F. Clark made the announcement after receiving recommendations from a 10-person museum committee that has studied the issue for two years.
"This was a tough decision, as we were very pleased with the enthusiasm of both finalists," Clark said. "Now that we have selected Fort Smith, we are excited about this new opportunity to tell the story of the U.S. Marshals Service's 217-year history to the country."
Fort Smith was chosen over Staunton, Va. It will be home to a museum that will feature artifacts and special exhibits from America's oldest federal law enforcement agency. The museum also will serve as an educational center and will memorialize the Marshals Service's past, present and future law enforcement roles, the agency said."
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