NGAUS History

The Korean War brought a change in venue for the NGAUS General Conference in 1951. Originally planned for New York City, it was moved to Washington, D.C. Reasons for the change were the same as the 1950 conference, which was relocated from Houston, to Washington, D.C.: proximity to the Capitol and the Pentagon. This allowed lawmakers and military chiefs to easily address delegates. The most recent change of venue took place last year, when the damage from Hurricane Katrina forced a shift from New Orleans, to Albuquerque, N.M.