Celebrating the 200th anniversary of Jefferson Barracks in Missouri and recognizing its contributions to the military history and national security of the United States.
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Latest Action · July 6, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
This resolution celebrates the 200th anniversary of Jefferson Barracks, a military installation in St. Louis County, Missouri, that was established in 1826 as the first Infantry School of Practice for the U.S. Army. The resolution recognizes the barracks' significant role in American military history, including its contributions to westward expansion, the creation of the first permanent cavalry unit, operations during the Mexican-American War and Civil War, and service as a major training and deployment center during World War I. The resolution notes that notable figures like Dwight D. Eisenhower began their military careers there, and that the facility has trained an estimated 200,000 soldiers throughout its history. Today, Jefferson Barracks operates as an active military installation housing Missouri National Guard and Air National Guard units, a Veterans Affairs hospital complex, a national cemetery with over 200,000 veteran burials, and several museums open to the public. The House of Representatives expresses its support for continued preservation and investment in the installation as a vital military, historical, and community asset.
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