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This resolution recognizes and commemorates Honor Our Great Smoky Mountain Veterans Day on June 14, 2025, celebrating the military service and sacrifices of veterans buried within Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP). The resolution highlights the contributions of veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, particularly focusing on the nine War of 1812 veterans buried in the park, including individuals like Peter Cable, John Calhoun, and William Whaley. The event, hosted by the Veterans Heritage Site Foundation (VHSF), will also coincide with the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Flag Day, and will be supported by local chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the National Society United States Daughters of 1812. The resolution acknowledges the broader context of veterans who settled in East Tennessee and emphasizes their bravery, patriotism, and willingness to defend the country's ideals, while also recognizing that many veterans sacrificed their land to help establish one of the United States' most notable national parks.

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