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U.S. Marshals Select Fort Smith, Arkansas As Site For Museum to Tell 217-Year Story

The United States Marshals Service (USMS) has selected Fort Smith, Arkansas, as the host city for the Agency's new museum. Director John F. Clark made the announcement today after receiving recommendations from a 10-person museum committee that has been studying the issue for the past two years.

Fort Smith, located in the western part of the state, was chosen as the future home for the new museum over the other finalist city, Staunton, Virginia. "This was a tough decision, as we were very pleased with the enthusiasm of both finalists," said Director Clark. "Now that we have selected Fort Smith, we are excited about this new opportunity to tell the story of the U.S. Marshals Service's 217-year history to the country."
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