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| Left to Right: Norman Hill, Gary Burke, Williams Radcliffe, Houston Overton, Curtis Gaines, Anne Holt - News Anchor WKRN-2TV, Jimmy Smith, George Smith, McKinley Tuckson, Kevin Greene, and Charles Nichols. |
13th United States Colored Troops
Living History Association
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
January 20, 2007
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| Left to Right: Norman Hill, Gary Burke, Williams Radcliffe, Houston Overton, Curtis Gaines, Anne Holt - News Anchor WKRN-2TV, Jimmy Smith, George Smith, McKinley Tuckson, Kevin Greene, and Charles Nichols. |
at the
TENNESSEE STATE CAPITOL
Nashville, Tennessee
March 8, 2007
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| Tennessee House of Representative Linda
Gilmore with members of the 13th USCT. Rep. Linda Gilmore was the prime
sponsor who pushed for the recoginition and proclamation from the
Governor. |
Seven members of the 13th USCT in the lobby of the Tennessee State Capitol. | Members on the floor of the House of Representatives in the State Capitol receiving formal recognition from all its members. We received a standing ovation on entering and leaving the floor. The full proclamation is being read by the Speaker of the House. | Norm Hill with two other members of the House of
Representatives. |
Norm Hill with his wife Helen admiring the
proclamation. |
This was truly a historical event in Tennessee for the 13th
USCT. This is the first time the United States Colored Troops have been
formally recognized by the Tennessee State legislative body. The 13th USCT was
recognized for its contributions to the citizens of Tennessee by preserving the
rich heritage of its citizens of color. The proclamation noted the many
education programs and living history demonstrations conducted by the 13th. It
was also acknowledged that the Congressional Veterans' Brain Trust had honored
the 13th last year in Washington, D.C.
Text by Dr. George Smith
Photos by Charles Nichols
13th United States Colored Troops Living History Association
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Posted by:
Bennie J. McRae, Jr. |
Trotwood, Ohio
