Jefferson Barracks is located on the Mississippi River in Lemay Missouri south of St. Louis. It was an active army installation from 1826-1946. During the Civil War it served as a Military Hospital. It was a major Military Post during the Mexican-American War. In 1912 the first parachute jump happened at Jefferson Barracks. It was a drafting center during WW2. Now at this location there is a VA Hospital, 2 parks and a National Cemetary.
Beth is sharing a lovely Memorial Day Postcard at http://thebestheartsarecrunchy.blogspot.com/ She sponsors Postcard Friendship Friday.
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I haven't stuck to the theme - I am glad someone did! Happy PFF.
Very interesting! We were just in that area last week. (St. Louis)
What a wonderful postcard--and the second picture is great, too. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing these. Thank you so much for joining us for Postcard Friendship Friday!
At first glance I thought it was a fence not very upright soldiers, silly me, interesting card.
It's always amazing to think how long a card like that has survived. Very precious.
Wonderful cards for Memorial Day. Happy PFF!
The word parachute means protect against a fall. I only know that because I was reading the dictionary the other day - which I enjoy doing. No plot whatsoever, but an interesting read nontheless. Your post is a very interesting read too! Love the pictures and the history!!
Ooooh! Theme! I was stationed with Marines, but wasn't one. I was in the Navy, but never set foot on a ship.
Great card, and the stereoview is a noce one as well. Part of a set?
I would not have thought that so much can be learned from post cards.
Amazing the history the military sites go through! Love the letter to home! Thanks for sharing... Happy PFF!
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