How to Pronounce John Garand's Name

For as long as anyone can remember, there's been debate about John Garand and how to say his name.

Born in Quebec, Canada, in 1888, he became a naturalized US citizen in 1920. Because of his heritage and formative years in Canada, John has an accent that is unfamiliar to many today.

Watch this video for more info - and if you've never heard him speak, you're in for a treat!

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