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The Center for the Study of Tennesseans and War | gathering + sharing our region's military history

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If you’re interested in interviews with Tennessee veterans and their family members, stop by our Youtube Channel! This semester we’ll be uploading new interviews as well as digitized material from our archives. Make sure to check it out! by @tnandwar

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Get to know our center + our heart and mission! We are here to hear YOUR stories! taken in University of Tennessee, Knoxville by @tnandwar

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During the Thanksgiving season we are proud to honor Tennessee’s veterans and the work of Dr. Chris Magra (@magrachris) and his students, whose dedication led to the creation of informational boards about Tennessee veterans at Veterans Memorial Park at Sharp’s Ridge. Previously, the park’s name was its only tribute to veterans, but now these boards share stories of courage, resilience, and sacrifice. 🇺🇸

This November, we’re especially thankful for the veterans who shared their stories and the families who entrusted their legacies to the UT Center for Tennessee Military History. Each story, artifact, and photograph connects us to the bravery of generations past.

Read the full story of @tnandwar dedication to honoring our veterans in the November issue of West Knoxville Lifestyle at citylifestyle.com/westknoxville/issues/2024-11. taken in Knoxville, Tennessee by @tnandwar

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This week in history! On October 10, 1863, Union forces defeated Confederate troops at the Battle of Blue Springs, helping secure East Tennessee and protect vital supply and communication lines.

#BattleOfBlueSprings #TennesseeHistory #CivilWarHistory #MilitaryHistory #EastTennessee by @tnandwar

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From Tennessee to the Western Front, Albert Perrine Smith served his country during World War I as a corporal in the 30th Infantry Division. Explore his journey and the story behind his service.

#WWI #TennesseeHistory #MilitaryHistory #30thInfantryDivision #TennesseansAtWar by @tnandwar

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The 30th Infantry Division, known as “Old Hickory,” helped break through the Hindenburg Line in September 1918, marking a major WWI victory. Stay tuned for more detailed information on the Tennesseans who served in this Division.

#OldHickory #WWI #TennesseeHistory #MilitaryHistory #30thInfantryDivision by @tnandwar

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This marker commemorates Master Sgt. Rodrick “Roddie” Edmonds of Knoxville for his heroic actions in World War II. It was placed in 2021 to honor the time when he refused to identify Jewish servicemen to Nazi soldiers in a German prisoner-of-war camp. If you scroll through the bios on our page, you will find a recent one created for him.

#RoddieEdmonds #Tennesseans #MilitaryHistory by @tnandwar

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All thanks to Tennessee’s volunteers who answered the call, they established and shaped the Volunteer State’s legacy!

#TennesseeHistory #VolunteerState #MexicanAmericanWar #MilitaryHistory #GoVols by @tnandwar

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From serving in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II to becoming a celebrated voice in American music, First Lieutenant Ernie Ford’s story connected military service and entertainment.

#ErnieFord #WWIIHistory #ArmyAirForces #MilitaryHistory #AmericanMusic by @tnandwar

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During Reconstruction, Black Tennesseans served in state militia companies that helped maintain order, protect voting rights, and support communities during a period of major political change and conflict.

#TennesseeHistory #Reconstruction #BlackHistory #MilitaryHistory #TennesseeMilitary by @tnandwar

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The USS Tennessee carried more than firepower, it carried stories. Through combat photographer Lee Dawson’s lens, many of the ship’s major WWII operations were documented and preserved for future generations.

#USSTennessee #WWIIHistory #NavalHistory #MilitaryHistory #TennesseeHistory by @tnandwar

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University of Tennessee engineering student, 2nd Lt. Emmett Wilson Brown Jr., served as a B-17 navigator during World War II. Brown was killed in action on March 2, 1945, during his 20th mission.

#EmmettWilsonBrownJr #WorldWarII #UniversityOfTennessee #MilitaryHistory #TennesseeHistory by @tnandwar

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