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Missouri’s President for a Day: David Rice AtchisonMissouri’s President for a Day: David Rice Atchison

Missouri’s President for a Day: David Rice Atchison

Senator David Rice Atchison may have been the United States President for 24-hours. The official US records beg to differ.…

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Why is “Uncle Sam” Buried in Missouri?Why is “Uncle Sam” Buried in Missouri?

Why is “Uncle Sam” Buried in Missouri?

He came to Missouri several times and died here in 1932 "Probably no globe trotter in history has ever achieved…

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The First Female Mayor in MissouriThe First Female Mayor in Missouri

The First Female Mayor in Missouri

1921: The citizens of St. James elect the first female mayor in the state. Mayme Hanrahan OusleyFirst Female Mayor in…

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Brief History of Springfield, Missouri

1838: The "Queen City of the Ozarks" Started Small Historic Image of Commercial StreetPublic Domain Springfield began as a small…

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Brief History of Jefferson CityBrief History of Jefferson City

Brief History of Jefferson City

How Jefferson City Became the State Capital Jefferson City is the first and only city "created" to be the seat…

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The Platte PurchaseThe Platte Purchase

The Platte Purchase

1837 - Missouri Annexes Northwestern Border with the Platte Purchase Map of Missouri Prior to Platte Purchase Prior to 1837,…

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Missouri Bootheel HistoryMissouri Bootheel History

Missouri Bootheel History

Why does Missouri have a Bootheel? Missouri wasn't supposed to have a bootheel. It wasn't planned to be this way…

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The Namesake for RaytownThe Namesake for Raytown

The Namesake for Raytown

January 18, 1808: William Ray is born. The name of William Ray may not be recognizable to most people, although…

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Sara Evans Hits #1Sara Evans Hits #1

Sara Evans Hits #1

January 17, 2001: “Born to Fly” hits number one for Sara Evans. Sara Evans was on top of the charts…

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Brief History of St. LouisBrief History of St. Louis

Brief History of St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouri, has a rich and diverse history that spans centuries. Here’s a brief overview of the history of…

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