Boardman Library hosts Gen. Custer program

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Neighbors | Shaiyla Hakeem .Loretta Liptak (left) looks at the picture Clifford Powell and Dee Snyder hold. Powell donated the portrait containing all 43 American presidents dressed in the garments of their era.

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Neighbors | Shaiyla Hakeem .Friends of Boardman Libraty Vice President Loretta Liptak holds up photos of Gen. George Custer for the audience to see. The group invited special speaker Clifford Powell to discuss the life and death of the general.

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Neighbors | Shaiyla Hakeem.Canfield's Clifford Powell enlightens the Friends of the Boardman Library on the life and legacy of Gen. George Custer. Powell is retired and studies history in his spare time.

The spirit of the infamous Gen. George Custer was made an appearance at the Boardman library April 12.

Friends of the Boardman Library were enlightened on the life and legacy of Gen. Custer by guest speaker Clifford Powell, of Canfield. Powell shared Custer’s experiences as a young boy through his death with the Boardman group.

Powell, a native of Youngstown, is retired and enjoys researching history whenever he can.

“I enjoy history all the way up to the present day,” he said.

Powell presented the group with a portrait that he donated to the library. It features all 44 American presidents dressed in the formal attire of their time.

Forty-five attendees were present for the event, which was followed by a business meeting.

The Friends of Boardman Library meets every second Monday of the month.

Anyone interested in joining are encouraged to attend a meeting.