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History of the First Stars and Stripes newspaper by Jim Mayo
THE FIRST STARS AND STRIPES By James R. Mayo* On November 7 and 8, 1861, federal soldiers from Illinois and Iowa entered the nearly abandoned town of Bloomfield, Missouri and set up their camps. They had temporarily maneuvered the pro-southern Missouri State Guard from the area. Undoubtedly, the soldiers were pleased with this accomplishment since many
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Get Ready…Liberty Days 2016
Get ready for it, because Liberty Days 2016 is coming! The Liberty Days committee is putting finishing touches on this year’s event. This year’s event will feature a parade, live entertainment, historical encampments, military reenactments, pageants, games, food and gift vendors, and so much more! In fact, we’re giving away prizes for best display, best
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Civil War Stars and Stripes Staff
The Union Soldiers of 1861 The First Stars & Stripes Staff The Publishers: BENSON T. ATHERTON of Fairfield, Illinois was the publisher of the Prairie Pioneer. He was a private in Company G 18th Illinois Infantry. Atherton was wounded during February 1862 at Fort Donelson, Tennessee and sent home to recover. He later returned to duty, but by a special
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History of the Museum
When the idea of a museum of national stature was proposed to be located in Bloomfield, Missouri, many asked, “Why Bloomfield?” Ken Zumwalt, an editor who served on six editions of the Stars and Stripes after WWII, said, “Why not Bloomfield?” While others suggested that such an important tribute to history should be located in our nation’s
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