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For Immediate Release: September 25, 2007The story of Jesse’s assassination is featured in the new movie, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert FordContact: Laren Mahoney , 816-691-3851 • Alan Carr, 816-691-3829
Jesse James has long drawn world-wide fascination. Some call him America's Robin Hood. Others call him a cold-blooded killer. The legacy of this American outlaw transcends his short life. Jesse was born, raised and killed in the Kansas City region. Several area historic sites chronicle Jesse’s life: the Jesse James Farm and Home offers visitors a view of where Jesse was born and where his brother, Frank, died; the Jesse James Bank Museum is the site of the first U.S. daylight, bank robbery during peacetime, made by James’ Gang; and the Jesse James Home Museum is the location where Jesse was shot and killed. The story of Jesse’s assassination is featured in the new movie, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, starring Brad Pitt.
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Jesse James Bank Museum, exterior Caption: This bank in Liberty was the site of the first daylight bank robbery during peacetime, which was attributed to the James gang. Download: Low-Res; High-Res
Jesse James Bank Museum, interior Caption: This bank in Liberty was the site of the first daylight bank robbery during peacetime, which was attributed to the James gang. This image is not available for download. Download: Click here to request image.
Jesse James Farm Home, grave and home Caption: This home where Frank and Jesse James grew up features Jesse's original gravesite. Download: Low-Res; High-Res
Jesse James Farm Home, home exterior Caption: The home outside of Kearney, Mo., where Jesse James was born features the world's largest collection of James family artifacts. Download: Low-Res; High-Res
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