National Missouri Day
Starting the week of Independence Day and ending with Hawaii, We began honoring each state in the order they entered the union. We've chosen a small piece of each state's past, foods, and the people who make up the state. Of course, many states have their own state celebrations, andour observances in no way replaces them. There's so much more to discover, but we can't help but celebrate our beautiful country even more.
Missouri is bordered by two major rivers, also known as the West's gateway to the West. The Mississippi River is on its eastern boundary, while a portion of the Missouri River is on the western border. As a result, Missouri is perfectly situated as a hub of transportation and trade in the state. Interestingly, the state of Missouri has the name Show Me State. Historically, Willard Duncan Vandiver, a Missouri congressman, has been lauded for coining the term. Nevertheless,Missourians today use the word as a characterization of their character.
As part of the Missouri Compromise, Maine was admitted as a free state and Missouri became a Missouri territory, with Missouri and Missouri allowing Maine to enter the union as a free state and Missouri to enter with no restrictions on slavery. Missouri was divided into North and South during the Civil War. Half the state was serving the Confederacy and the other half was serving the Union as a result of this.
The state is home to many cultural attractions, from riverboat cruises to music festivals to tours of the country's largest brewing company. Missouri became a stopping point for many migrants moving west, with a rich past and fascinating people. Some people stayed, while others moved on. Sadly, some people have returned east. Daniel Boone, Laura Ingles Wilder, Kit Carson, William Clark, Walt Disney, Scott Joplin, and Joseph Pulitzer are among the names you may recognize are Daniel Boone, Laura Ingles Wilder, Laura Ingles Wilder, Laura Ingles Wilder, Laura Ingles Wilder, Kit Carson, William Clark, Walt Disney, Scott Joplin, and Joseph Pulitzer. All of these famous people made Missouri their home for a short period of time.
