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   Apr 15, 2024 · A: The nickname “The Show-Me State” comes from the self-reliant, skeptical character of Missouri’s early settlers, who demanded evidence and proof before making decisions. Q: What does “Show Me” mean in this context?

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   5 days ago · It became the official state mineral on July 21, 1967. 5. What is the state animal? Answer: Missouri Mule. A mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey, and has been used throughout Missouri's history by pioneers, farmers, and troops during the two World Wars. It was made the state animal on May 31, 1995.

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   • Missouri is another state without an official nickname, but you’ll see The Show-Me State on local license plates. The story goes that Missouri's US Congressman Willard Duncan Vandiver coined the phrase during a speech in Philadelphia in 1899.

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   2 days ago · Numerous conservative characteristics of the rural life that predominated prior to the 1930s have been retained into the 21st century; indeed, Missouri’s nickname, the Show-Me State, suggests a tradition of skepticism regarding change. Area 69,707 square miles (180,540 square km). Population (2020) 6,154,913; (2023 est.) 6,196,156.

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   6 days ago · 6. Complete the name of this attraction: _____ Rocks State Park. Answer: Elephant. The park gets its name because of lots of large granite boulders lined up side-to-side like elephants in a circus. It provides some nice scenery regardless of whether you stay on the trail around the rocks or climb on top of the rocks.

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   Apr 19, 2024 · The official nickname for Minnesota is The North Star State and originates from 'L'Étoile du Nord,' the motto on the old Minnesota flag. It was the only state motto in French, adopted in 1858 ...

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   3 days ago · Answer: He freed Missouri's slaves. In the fall of 1861, John C. Fremont, the Republican presidential candidate in 1856 and now commander of the department of Missouri, issued an order freeing the state's slaves. President Lincoln quickly revoked the order, because Fremont did not have the authority and Lincoln, at this early stage of the war ...

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   Apr 25, 2024 · Despite possessing the same last name, Missouri's Robinson does not share a nickname with Penn State's Robinson, who already staked his claim to "Chop." The former Nittany Lion — who is...