Missouri has massive role to play in our understanding of “military barracks” (LISTEN)

by | Nov 11, 2026

One of the birthplaces of what we know as military barracks is right here in Missouri. Over its tenure, 125,000 troops were trained and sworn in, dating from the pre-Civil War era through World War II.

Cameron Conner chats with author NiNi Harris, author of the new book “Jefferson Barracks: Defending the United States Since 1826, An Illustrated Timeline,” to discuss why this timeline in U.S. military history cannot be forgotten.

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