RNS-ARCHIVE-PHOTO 121613

December 12, 2013
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This memorable photograph – thought to be among the inspirations for the famous Boys Town slogan, “He ait's heavy, Father…he's my brother” – was taken in the 1920's in Nebraska. The boy wearing leg braces was admitted to the institution in 1919. Because of difficulty walking, other youngsters routinely carried him on their backs. Boys Town was founded by Father Edward J. Flanagan in 1917. Religion News Service file photo

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