Tennessee

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Tennessee Symbols
The Tennessee Department of Education: K-12.
www.state.tn.us/education/websymbs.shtml

Tennessee Symbols and History
Tennessee’s nickname “The Volunteer State” originated during the War of 1812 when thousands of Tennesseans enlisted in response to Governor Blount’s call for volunteers.
www.state.tn.us/sos/symbols/facts.htm

Tennessee - Fotw
Description of the Flag, The Three Stars, What way is up?, State flag poem, First state flag, Governor's flag, General Assembly flag, Tennessee State Guard, State Military Crest, 55th Brigade - United States Service Command.
www.fotw.us/flags/us-tn.html

Tennessee - wikipedia.org
Tennessee is known as the "Volunteer State", a nickname it earned during the War of 1812, in which volunteer soldiers from Tennessee played a prominent role, especially during the Battle of New Orleans.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennessee