Cheyenne National Cemetery

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The Cheyenne National Cemetery is a cemetery in Cheyenne, Wyoming. It is the first and only national cemetery in Wyoming. It was dedicated by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs on October 8, 2020. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. "VA dedicates Cheyenne National Cemetery in Wyoming". Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  2. Thomas, Will (October 9, 2020). "State and local leaders join VA Secretary at Cheyenne National Cemetery dedication ceremony". KGWN-TV. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  3. Austin, Margaret (October 9, 2020). "Cheyenne National Cemetery marks first of its kind in Wyoming". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. Retrieved 17 March 2021.

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