Today in History: Missouri
Today in History–August 10–the Library of Congress features Missouri, which entered the Union this day in 1821, becoming the twenty-fourth state. Commonly known as the Show Me State, you can learn more about the state’s history and culture by visiting the Today in History section, then following the links below to access more primary source treasures.
Missouri stories from America’s Library
Missouri primary source set with teacher’s guide
Missouri songs & oral histories
Missouri correspondence, reports & other texts
Missouri historical newspapers
Featured Image: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
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