[PRINCETON, NJ] November 11, 2025 — Miss America 2026, Cassie Donegan, joined New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy at Drumthwacket, the official residence of the Governor of New Jersey, for a special Veterans Day celebration honoring those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
Cassie performed the National Anthem to open the ceremony, which brought together veterans, military families, and community leaders for a morning of reflection and gratitude. Her performance honored the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of America’s heroes—our service members.
The Miss America Organization extends heartfelt thanks to all veterans for their courage, sacrifice, and service to our nation. We honor you on Veterans Day and every day.
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Miss America is the nation’s premier empowerment platform for young women, with service to community at the core of its impact. Participants pursue personal and professional growth while inspiring others as positive role models. With its mission of Empowering Women to Lead, Miss America is also the largest provider of tuition scholarships for women in the United States, distributed through the Miss America’s Scholarship Foundation Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization.