The Missouri Mystery: Where Did The Phrase “The Show Me State” Come From?
The Secrets Behind Our Motto There are two things you need to know about The Show Me State motto: “The Show Me State” is a long-standing nickname for Missouri. It has come to define the state’s reputation for skepticism and pragmatism, even though most people don’t know where the phrase came from. In fact, nobody…
The Missouri Governor Who Committed Suicide
A mental health breakdown led to the death of the young Missouri Governor Missouri Governor Thomas Reynolds was a rising star in the world of politics in the mid-1800s. He already had a distinguished career in law and politics before he became governor. But struggles with mental health took their toll as he committed suicide…