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Osteopathic Medicine: A Historical Overview from Missouri

In 1874, Osteopathic Medicine was invented in the Show Me State Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine, referred to as DOs, are…

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The Mormon Extermination Order in Missouri: A Tragic History

The history of Mormons in Missouri Cold Missouri NightA painting by Joseph Brickey depicting the Mormon Extermination Order in Missouri…

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Brief History of the Missouri State Penitentiary

The Bloodiest 47 Acres in America The Missouri State PenitentiaryCourtesy of Missouri Pen Tours Although the Missouri State Penitentiary was…

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This Day in Missouri Baseball History: Royals Up to Bat

April 8th, 1969: The Kansas City Royals played their first-ever game. This day marked a significant moment for Kansas City…

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Brief History of Branson

On April 1, 1912 the City of Branson was incorporated in the heart of the Ozark Mountains. It has a…

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Brief History of St. Joseph, Missouri

Much of what we think of as the “Wild West” traces its origins to St. Joseph. When you think of…

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Pro Baseball Players from Missouri in 2024

Missouri knows baseball. In fact, many of the biggest moments in the history of Major League Baseball have connections to…

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Route 66 History in Missouri

March 15, 1931: Celebrations in Missouri as the final section of Route 66 is paved. Missouri Governor Henry Caulfield addresses…

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Inventions from Missouri

It's amazing how many things have been invented in Missouri. We are a relatively small state in the middle of…

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Missouri’s Historic Firsts

Landmark Moments By Missourians Missouri may not be one of the "first" states, but we certainly have our fair share…

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