Josh Smith gives a detailed comparison on the M1 Grand and the M1 Carbine Rifles used in WWII. He also references the COVI-19 crises and how the manufacturing of these rifles in WWII are relatable to the production of medical supplies and personal protection equipment today. Josh Smith is a member of the Three Forks Historical Center Board, Editor of the Three Forks Tradition Newspaper. He also writes a column called "Smoking Six Guns and Semi-Autos" The M1 Grand and M1 Carbine Rifles are on display at the Three Forks Historical Center Museum in Beattyville, KY. Both were donated to the museum by Bob Smith of Beattyville. More videos on our museum website. www.threeforkshistoircalcenter.com. #supportmuseums #threeforkshistoricalcenter
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Bob Smith talks about ration books from WWII and their importance in a time of economic disparity while fighting a war on two fonts. He references the COVID-19 crises and talks about how ration books and happenings in the past are relatable to the events today. Bob Smith is the President of the Three Forks Historical Center and owner of the Three Forks Tradition Newspaper along with his wife Linda Smith and son Josh. More videos on our website. www.threeforkshistoricalcenter.com The Three Forks Historical Center is located in Beattyville, KY. #supportmuseums #threeforkshistoricalcenter |
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Board Members: Linda Smith Josh Smith Jessica Treadway JD Sipple Kenneth Isaacs Suzy Booth Joshua Hagan Ray Shuler Geneva Duncil Frank Kincaid Sherry Lanham Everett Lee Marshall Dedra Brandenburg Board Members in loving memory: Bob Smith 10/30/22 Rhonda Estes 9/20/21 Edna G. Crabtree 2/15/21 |