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Missouri was the site of more than 1,000 battles during the Civil War, so history students all over the country are accustomed to reading about our state. read more

Missouri is known as the "Show Me State". The 'Show Me State' expression may have began in 1899 when Congressman Willard Duncan Vandiver stated, "I'm from Missouri and you've got to show me." The first successful parachute jump to be made from a moving airplane was made by Captain Berry at St. Louis, in 1912. read more

Missouri is one of America's leading alcohol and tobacco-producing states. Budweiser - Anheuser-Busch headquarters is in St. Louis Missouri is also known as "The Cave State" with over 6000 recorded caves (second to Kentucky). read more

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