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Revolutionary Roots in Blue Springs | Kansas City News
A Revolutionary War soldier who enlisted at sixteen, Jeremiah Burnett endured Valley Forge’s brutal winter and went on to become a Missouri pioneer—father of Rhoda Harris, co-founder of Blue Springs. His journey from battlefield to farm, and his emotional reunion with his 90-year-old self in Missouri, ties directly to the nation’s 250th anniversary of independence. Local archivists like Kay Burris are preserving these vital stories, ensuring heroes like Burnett remain alive in the community’s memory. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn…
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