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Minute Man National Historical ParkCyclist enjoying the Battle Road Trail
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Minute Man National Historical Park
Doing Business With The Park
 
John Garand working at a machine  

Did You Know?
John Garand, an engineer at Springfield Armory, designed the M-1 Semi-Automatic Rifle used during World War Two and the Korean War. He also invented the telescopic screw jack and the type of bobbin used in textile mills like those in Lowell, MA, where Lowell National Historic Site is today.

Last Updated: February 06, 2009 at 13:54 EST