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During the American Civil War, a pro-Union, anti-slavery guerrilla. Especially active in Kansas and Missouri, the jayhawks were notorious for their ruthless methods, especially thieving, although they were generally not as violent as their Confederate counterparts, the bushwhackers. Their leaders included US congressman James H Lane and horse thief Charles R ‘Doc’ Jennison.
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The moment you see a crimson and blue mythical bird, you will surely think of the Kansas Jayhawks, as it is the symbol for the University of Kansas (KU) But chances are, you do not have any idea what a Jayhawk is and how it came to be the mascot for the university The moment you see a crimson and blue mythical bird, you will surely think of the Kansas Jayhawks, as it is the symbol for the University of Kansas (KU).
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