Reflections by Sammy Way: Army Day celebrated in Sumter beginning in 1941

By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian
Posted 10/28/23

Reflections recalls that the Military Order of the World War gathered rumbling tanks, great silver-winged bombers and foot soldiers to give the nation its first full-dress review of the Army's preparations for national defense. "Local officials …

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