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Kansas (/ˈkænzəs/ ⓘ KAN-zəss) is a landlocked state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It borders Nebraska to the north; Missouri to the east; Oklahoma to the south; and Colorado to the west. Kansas is named after the Kansas River, in turn named after the Kansa people. Its capital is Topeka, and its most populous city is Wichita; however, the largest urban area is the bi-state Kansas City metropolitan area split between Kansas and Missouri.

For thousands of years, what is now known as Kansas was home to numerous and diverse Indigenous tribes. The first settlement of non-indigenous people in Kansas occurred in 1827 at Fort Leavenworth. The pace of settlement accelerated in the 1850s, in the midst of political wars over the slavery debate. When it was officially opened to settlement by the U.S. government in 1854 with the Kansas–Nebraska Act, conflict between abolitionist Free-Staters from New England and pro-slavery settlers from neighboring Missouri broke out over the question of whether Kansas would become a free state or a slave state, in a period known as Bleeding Kansas. On January 29, 1861, Kansas entered the Union as a free state, hence the unofficial nickname "The Free State". Passage of the Homestead Acts in 1862 brought a further influx of settlers, and the booming cattle trade of the 1870s attracted some of the Wild West's most iconic figures to western Kansas.

As of 2015, Kansas was among the most productive agricultural states, producing high yields of wheat, corn, sorghum, and soybeans. In addition to its traditional strength in agriculture, Kansas possesses an extensive aerospace industry. Kansas, which has an area of 82,278 square miles (213,100 square kilometers) is the 15th-largest state by area, the 36th most-populous of the 50 states, with a population of 2,940,865 according to the 2020 census, and the 10th least densely populated. Residents of Kansas are called Kansans. Mount Sunflower is Kansas's highest point at 4,039 feet (1,231 meters). (Full article...)

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(c.1950s)

James "Jabby" Jabara (10 October 1923 – 17 November 1966) was the first American and United States Air Force jet ace. Born in Oklahoma, he lived in Kansas where he enlisted as an aviation cadet at Fort Riley after graduating from high school. Jabara attended four flying schools in Texas before he received his pilot's wings and was commissioned as a second lieutenant. Jabara flew two tours of combat duty in Europe during World War II as a North American P-51 Mustang pilot, and scored 1.5 air victories against German aircraft.

Jabara flew his first jet aircraft in 1948, the USAF Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star before transitioning to the USAF North American F-86 Sabre. Jabara used this aircraft to shoot down multiple Soviet-built MiG-15 jets during the Korean War. He achieved his first confirmed air victory of the war on 3 April 1951. A month later he was credited with his fifth and sixth victories, making him the first American jet ace in history. He eventually scored 15 victories, giving him the title of "triple ace". Jabara was ranked as the second-highest-scoring U.S. ace of the Korean War. He received the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, and the British Distinguished Flying Cross for his accomplishments in combat. (Full article...)

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Big Brutus Note people standing near the bottom "treads" to gain perspective of this 160 feet (49 m) machine.

Important dates in Kansas' history

July–August 1541
Coronado explores Kansas
April 30, 1803
Louisiana Purchase Treaty signed
May 30, 1854
Kansas Territory organized
July 29, 1859
Constitution adopted by convention
January 29, 1861
Kansas becomes 34th state
August 21, 1863
Quantrill's Raid on Lawrence
Spring 1879
Exodusters
February 19, 1881
First state to Constitutionally prohibit alcohol
1890s
Populist Revolt
July 1951
Great Flood of 1951
May 17, 1954
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka

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The American Bison, Kansas' state mammal.

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Nazareth Convent and Academy, 2007

The Nazareth Convent and Academy in Concordia, Kansas is the official Motherhouse and Home for the 160 Sisters of St. Joseph of Concordia. It was built in 1903 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The beautiful Lourdes-Park, restored in 1990, offers a place for walking and enjoying nature and the large stained glass window is known as "the beacon light of Concordia" as it looks over the community from the convent. (Full article...)

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The following are images from various Kansas-related articles on Wikipedia.
  • Image 1The Rio Theatre, Overland Park (from Kansas)
    The Rio Theatre, Overland Park (from Kansas)
  • Image 2John Brown about 1856 (from History of Kansas)
    John Brown about 1856 (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 3Downtown Wichita in the winter. (from Kansas)
    Downtown Wichita in the winter. (from Kansas)
  • Image 4Pond in Osage County, Kansas. (from Kansas)
    Pond in Osage County, Kansas. (from Kansas)
  • Image 5Boosterism: cover of a promotional booklet published in 1907 by the Rock Island railroad (from History of Kansas)
    Boosterism: cover of a promotional booklet published in 1907 by the Rock Island railroad (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 6Standard Kansas license plate 2018-2024. (from Kansas)
    Standard Kansas license plate 2018-2024. (from Kansas)
  • Image 7Köppen climate types of Kansas, using 1991–2020 climate normals. (from Kansas)
    Köppen climate types of Kansas, using 1991–2020 climate normals. (from Kansas)
  • Image 8The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Wichita. (from Kansas)
    The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Wichita. (from Kansas)
  • Image 9Boeing B-29 Superfortress production in Wichita in 1944 (from History of Kansas)
    Boeing B-29 Superfortress production in Wichita in 1944 (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 101855 Free-State poster (from History of Kansas)
    1855 Free-State poster (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 11Children's Mercy Park, Kansas City. (from Kansas)
    Children's Mercy Park, Kansas City. (from Kansas)
  • Image 12Kanopolis State Park. (from Kansas)
    Kanopolis State Park. (from Kansas)
  • Image 13Spring River, Kansas. (from Kansas)
    Spring River, Kansas. (from Kansas)
  • Image 14Rev. Richard Cordley, the first graduate of the University of Kansas, and nicknamed "The Abolition Preacher", due to his strong views against slavery, and his influence on Kansas's founding as a free state. (from Kansas)
    Rev. Richard Cordley, the first graduate of the University of Kansas, and nicknamed "The Abolition Preacher", due to his strong views against slavery, and his influence on Kansas's founding as a free state. (from Kansas)
  • Image 15Clouds in northeastern Kansas. (from Kansas)
    Clouds in northeastern Kansas. (from Kansas)
  • Image 16Pittsburg. (from Kansas)
    Pittsburg. (from Kansas)
  • Image 17The Kansas Pacific main line shown on an 1869 map (from History of Kansas)
    The Kansas Pacific main line shown on an 1869 map (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 18Map of Indian territories, 1836 (from History of Kansas)
    Map of Indian territories, 1836 (from History of Kansas)
  • Landscape painting with bison drinking from the stream's edge and the sun just above the horizon
    Albert Bierstadt, Western Kansas, 1875. (from Kansas)
  • Image 20An example of a custom Kansas rear license plate. Kansas allows residents to purchase license plates with college and university logos on them for an extra fee. (from Kansas)
    An example of a custom Kansas rear license plate. Kansas allows residents to purchase license plates with college and university logos on them for an extra fee. (from Kansas)
  • Image 21NRC workers at the Wolf Creek Nuclear Power Plant in Burlington. (from Kansas)
    NRC workers at the Wolf Creek Nuclear Power Plant in Burlington. (from Kansas)
  • Image 22Charles Curtis (R) was born near Topeka and served as a State Legislator, Congressman and Senator, before becoming Vice President (1929–33). He is the only Native American elected to the Executive Branch (he was born into the Kaw Nation). (from Kansas)
    Charles Curtis (R) was born near Topeka and served as a State Legislator, Congressman and Senator, before becoming Vice President (1929–33). He is the only Native American elected to the Executive Branch (he was born into the Kaw Nation). (from Kansas)
  • Image 23Temporary quarters for Volga Germans in central Kansas, 1875 (from History of Kansas)
    Temporary quarters for Volga Germans in central Kansas, 1875 (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 24The Santa Fe Depot, a U.S. National Register of Historic Places building, in Osage City. (from Kansas)
    The Santa Fe Depot, a U.S. National Register of Historic Places building, in Osage City. (from Kansas)
  • Image 25Sunflower field outside of Lawrence. (from Kansas)
    Sunflower field outside of Lawrence. (from Kansas)
  • Image 26The Kansas Statehouse. (from Kansas)
    The Kansas Statehouse. (from Kansas)
  • Image 27Frank Bond's illustration of the Louisiana Purchase (from History of Kansas)
    Frank Bond's illustration of the Louisiana Purchase (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 28Kansas summer wheat and storm panorama. (from Kansas)
    Kansas summer wheat and storm panorama. (from Kansas)
  • Image 29Quantrill's 1863 raid burned the town of Lawrence and killed 164 townspeople. (from History of Kansas)
    Quantrill's 1863 raid burned the town of Lawrence and killed 164 townspeople. (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 30Kansas Highway Map. (from Kansas)
    Kansas Highway Map. (from Kansas)
  • Image 31Fox Theater, Hutchinson. (from Kansas)
    Fox Theater, Hutchinson. (from Kansas)
  • Image 32Samuel Seymour's 1819 illustration of a Kansa lodge and dance is the oldest drawing known to be done in Kansas. (from History of Kansas)
    Samuel Seymour's 1819 illustration of a Kansa lodge and dance is the oldest drawing known to be done in Kansas. (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 33The Orpheum, a historic movie theater in Wichita. (from Kansas)
    The Orpheum, a historic movie theater in Wichita. (from Kansas)
  • Image 34Map of counties in Kansas by racial plurality, per the 2020 U.S. census. Legend Non-Hispanic White   30–40%   50–60%   60–70%   70–80%   80–90%   90%+ Hispanic or Latino   50–60%   60–70% (from Kansas)
    Map of counties in Kansas by racial plurality, per the 2020 U.S. census.
    Legend
    (from Kansas)
  • Image 35Map of Kansas and Missouri with Kansas City metro counties. (from Kansas)
    Map of Kansas and Missouri with Kansas City metro counties. (from Kansas)
  • Image 36Ethnic origins in Kansas. (from Kansas)
    Ethnic origins in Kansas. (from Kansas)
  • Image 37Chippewa named "One-Called-From-A-Distance" (from History of Kansas)
    Chippewa named "One-Called-From-A-Distance" (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 38University of Kansas Strong Hall in Lawrence. (from Kansas)
    University of Kansas Strong Hall in Lawrence. (from Kansas)
  • Image 39The Plaza Cinema in Ottawa is the oldest operating movie theater in the world. (from Kansas)
    The Plaza Cinema in Ottawa is the oldest operating movie theater in the world. (from Kansas)
  • Image 40Cedar Point Mill, built in 1875 in Cedar Point, on the National Register of Historic Places. (from Kansas)
    Cedar Point Mill, built in 1875 in Cedar Point, on the National Register of Historic Places. (from Kansas)
  • Image 41The Great Seal of the State of Kansas was established by the legislature on May 25, 1861. The design was submitted by Senator John James Ingalls. He also proposed the state motto, "Ad astra per aspera", which means "to the stars through difficulty". (from History of Kansas)
    The Great Seal of the State of Kansas was established by the legislature on May 25, 1861. The design was submitted by Senator John James Ingalls. He also proposed the state motto, "Ad astra per aspera", which means "to the stars through difficulty". (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 42The Cosmosphere, the world-renowned space museum in Hutchinson. (from Kansas)
    The Cosmosphere, the world-renowned space museum in Hutchinson. (from Kansas)
  • Image 43Kansas residents who are veterans, work as a first responder, and people who work in agriculture may request a custom plate reflecting their profession. (from Kansas)
    Kansas residents who are veterans, work as a first responder, and people who work in agriculture may request a custom plate reflecting their profession. (from Kansas)
  • Image 44George Armstrong Custer led U.S. troops against Native Americans in western Kansas. (from History of Kansas)
    George Armstrong Custer led U.S. troops against Native Americans in western Kansas. (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 45The Great Plains of Kansas. (from Kansas)
    The Great Plains of Kansas. (from Kansas)
  • Image 46Allen Fieldhouse at University of Kansas in Lawrence. (from Kansas)
    Allen Fieldhouse at University of Kansas in Lawrence. (from Kansas)
  • Image 47Tyler Field in Eck Stadium at Wichita State University in Wichita. (from Kansas)
    Tyler Field in Eck Stadium at Wichita State University in Wichita. (from Kansas)
  • Milky Way over Monument Rocks, Kansas, US (from Kansas)
    Kansas's Monument Rocks at night.
  • Image 49Quantrill's Raid on Lawrence (from Kansas)
    Quantrill's Raid on Lawrence (from Kansas)
  • Image 50Reverend Charles Sheldon, Topeka resident and coiner of the phrase "What would Jesus do?". (from Kansas)
    Reverend Charles Sheldon, Topeka resident and coiner of the phrase "What would Jesus do?". (from Kansas)
  • Image 51Gove County Badlands. (from Kansas)
    Gove County Badlands. (from Kansas)
  • Image 52Population density map of Kansas in 2020. (from Kansas)
    Population density map of Kansas in 2020. (from Kansas)
  • Image 53David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium is the oldest football stadium west of the Mississippi River, and one of the oldest standing football stadiums in the country. Built in 1921, it is home to the Kansas Jayhawks football team. (from Kansas)
    David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium is the oldest football stadium west of the Mississippi River, and one of the oldest standing football stadiums in the country. Built in 1921, it is home to the Kansas Jayhawks football team. (from Kansas)
  • Image 54The chalk rock badlands and cliffs in western Kansas, near Dighton. (from Kansas)
    The chalk rock badlands and cliffs in western Kansas, near Dighton. (from Kansas)
  • Image 551915–1918 Kansas railroad map (from Kansas)
    1915–1918 Kansas railroad map (from Kansas)

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