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Jefferson Barracks / Sandie Grassino and Art Schuermann.

Grassino, Sandie. (Author). Schuermann, Art. (Added Author).

Summary:

"Since it was founded in 1826, Jefferson Barracks has stood for nearly two centuries as a symbol for many aspects of America's history. Many explorative expeditions in the 19th century launched from Jefferson Barracks, an iconic gateway to the West during the country's expansion. A training ground for new programs, Jefferson Barracks was the home of America's first permanent Dragoons (later the United States Cavalry), first School of Infantry, and first regiment of buffalo soldiers. The largest induction and mustering-out center during both the First and Second World Wars, it housed and trained a myriad of soldiers before and after their deployments. Now home of the Missouri Air National Guard, a Veterans Administration hospital, Jefferson Barracks Historic Park, a national cemetery, and a growing museum district, Jefferson Barracks is preserving its place in history as well as serving toward America's future"--P. [4] of cover.

Record details

ISBN: 9780738584072
ISBN: 073858407X
Physical Description: 127 pages : chiefly illustrations, map, portraits ; 24 cm.
Publisher: Charleston, S.C. : Arcadia Pub., [2011]
Copyright: ©2011

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

Go West! -- The early years -- The War Between the States and within Missouri -- Reconstruction, construction, and wars -- A period of peace -- The First World War -- The Second World War -- Decommission and today -- Some gave all.