Images Of America: Fort Riley (kansas)
by Robert Smith /
2004 / English / PDF
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Founded in 1853, Fort Riley was established to protect merchants
and settlers on the Santa Fe and Oregon-California Trails. Fort
Riley kept the peace during the Civil War and in 1893, a cavalry
school began operation there. Fort Riley continued to train mounted
troops during the Golden Age of Cavalry after World War I, but also
served as a training site for more than 150,000 troops during the
first and second World Wars. This collection of vintage images
commemorating the sesquicentennial of Fort Riley is a colorful,
patriotic reminder of the military post that has served the nation
continuously since its founding 150 years ago.
Founded in 1853, Fort Riley was established to protect merchants
and settlers on the Santa Fe and Oregon-California Trails. Fort
Riley kept the peace during the Civil War and in 1893, a cavalry
school began operation there. Fort Riley continued to train mounted
troops during the Golden Age of Cavalry after World War I, but also
served as a training site for more than 150,000 troops during the
first and second World Wars. This collection of vintage images
commemorating the sesquicentennial of Fort Riley is a colorful,
patriotic reminder of the military post that has served the nation
continuously since its founding 150 years ago.
