LANL News:

• Family of Gen. Leslie Groves to donate official portrait to Los Alamos Historical Society

The family of the U.S. Army general who oversaw the building of Los Alamos National Laboratory will donate his official military portrait to the Los Alamos Historical Society Friday, April 5. Gen. Leslie Groves was commander of the Army Corps of Engineers Manhattan Engineer District.

WHO: Los Alamos Historical Society, the family of Gen. Leslie Groves, Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Charlie McMillan, Lt. Col. Antoinette Gant, Commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Albuquerque District; other invited guests
WHAT: Unveiling of Gen. Groves’ official military portrait, by renowned military artist Albert Murray
WHEN and WHERE: April 5, 2013, 3 p.m., Betty Erhart Senior Center, 1101 Bathtub Row, Los Alamos
WHY: As part of the yearlong 70th anniversary celebrations for the Laboratory

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About the Los Alamos Historical Society (www.losalamoshistory.org)

The Los Alamos Historical Society preserves, promotes, and communicates the remarkable history and inspiring stories of Los Alamos and its people for our community, for the global audience, and for future generations.