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Known nationally for its federal prison facility, Leavenworth also contains a wealth of historical attractions

Often called the state’s “first city,” Leavenworth has a rich history that includes

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(Updated in November 2021, first published in 2019)

Since 1894, more than 8,000 officers from 165 countries have attended the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC) at Fort Leavenworth.

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Buffalo Soldiers

Photo from the Library of Congress, Illustrations by Ted. S. Komala

Buffalo Soldiers are part of America’s lexicon and collective legend.

Buffalo Soldier IllustrationPerhaps this is because of our love of anything “Wild

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