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  1. Jayhawker - Wikipedia

    The United States Air Force and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force operate the advanced pilot trainer T-1 Jayhawk for students selected to fly strategic/tactical airlift or tanker aircraft.

  2. Origin of the Term · 100 Years of the Jayhawk · KU Libraries ...

    What is a Jayhawk? No, it is not a real bird. The origin of the term "Jayhawk" is tied to the tumultuous period of Kansas' territorial years, known as "Bleeding Kansas."

  3. What is a Jayhawk? Explaining the Civil War-era origins of ...

    Mar 16, 2023 · You see, a Jayhawk isn't a bird. Rather, it's a term that references abolitionist "Free State" supporters who resisted pro-slavery rioters during the "Bleeding Kansas" conflict …

  4. Kansas Jayhawkers – Terror in the Civil War – Legends of America

    Today, “Jayhawk” refers to a mythical bird of Kansas. It is utilized as the University of Kansas’ mascot and often applied to anyone from the state. However, a different type of Jayhawker …

  5. Kansas nickname, explained: History behind Jayhawk nickname ...

    Mar 21, 2024 · What is a Jayhawk? Kansas has deemed the Jayhawk to be "a mythical bird with a fascinating history." But what exactly is it, and why did settlers settle on the name in the first …

  6. The Jayhawk in History and Legend | KU Memorial Unions

    The Jayhawk and the Jayhawkers were in the midst of great political conflict about the future of Kansas. The territory, having been opened for settlement, became a battleground to decide …

  7. Jayhawk - Wikipedia

    Look up Jayhawk in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.