Plymouth District Library to be recognized by the Association of the United States Army

The Plymouth District Library will receive a Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Chapter Support by the Association of the United States Army (AUSA). The public is invited to the award ceremony, to be held at the library on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 1 p.m.

The Arsenal of Democracy Chapter of the AUSA is recognizing the library for hosting a Veterans’ photo display each November over the last few years. Local chapter leader, Jim Burrows, explains, “The library has greatly enhanced our Chapter’s ability to provide continued support to Veterans and family members of the America’s military. We have been very pleased with the November display at the library.”

AUSA is a private, non-profit educational organization that supports America’s Army – Regular Army, National Guard, Reserve, retired soldiers, government civilians, Wounded Warriors, Veterans, concerned citizens and family members. It is open to all – whether a relationship exists with the U.S. Army or an individual simply wants to offer support to soldiers. Community businesses and defense industry companies are also vital and contributing members of AUSA.

The Arsenal of Democracy Chapter, formerly known as the Greater Detroit Chapter, was charteredin 1959. It represents the entire State of Michigan. It is generally agreed that no American city contributed more to the Allied powers during WWII than Detroit. Appropriately, then, Detroit grew to become known as the the Arsenal of Democracy after a fireside chat conducted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on December 29, 1940.

Award Ceremony

Wednesday, February 8th - 1:00 PM

The Plymouth District Library is located at 223 S. Main Street, in Downtown Plymouth.