what is missouri state in US famous for?
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Harry S Truman (1884–1972) has been the only native-born Missourian to serve as US president or vice president.\n\nMissouri's most popular author is Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens, 1835–1910)\n\nThe first Olympics held in the United States occurred in St. Louis in 1904.\n\nIce-cream cones were first served in 1904 at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition world’s fair in St. Louis.\n\nThe tallest monument built in the U.S., the Gateway Arch, in St. Louis, is 630 feet tall.\n\nAmong the early immigrants to St. Louis were Adolphus Busch and Eberhard Anheuser, who helped make brewing a national industry.\n\netc. etc.
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See the below link for a concise discussion of the difference.  But it's not specific to Missouri.
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Mississippi is a Southern state of the United States. The state takes its name from the Mississippi River, which flows along the western boundary. The name itself comes from either the Ojibwe, a Native American language spoken around the river's headwaters, or some other closely related Algonquian language, meaning "great river." Other nicknames attached to Mississippi are the Magnolia State and the Hospitality State.
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The University of Missouri has a really good site:
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Kansas entered statehood in 1861.  Kansas City, Mo was founded in 1821, the year Missouri became a state.
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It would help to know which state's Joplin you are talking about.  I would try using your favorite search engine.
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appeal to tourists.  Michigan is a beautiful state with many resources. I takes trips there all the time.
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Together, the two bodies, the House of Representatives and Senate are called The General Assembly of the State of Missouri.
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MIZZOU all the way!!! My 22 year old neice even lives in Nebraska, but that's ok!!! Still MIZZOU!!!!!
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Here are all the locations in Missouri where films where shot according to the IMDB. Closest thing is Lake Ozark.\nhttp://www.imdb.com/LocationTree?Missouri,+USA\n\nThat doesn't mean there wasn't a movie shot there; just that it would be pretty obscure if it was.
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back in the early 19th century a major earthquake occurred that was centered in new madrid, missouri. the entire middle section of the US is considered to be in the zone.
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Though I am not familiar with the area, there are several skatepark directories online.  One of the best I have found (especially for public parks) is www.skateboardpark.com.  For skateparks in Missouri, here is the link:\n\nhttp://www.skateboardpark.com/skateboardpark/parksearch.asp?state=Missouri&keyword=\n\nGood luck!
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Missouri State University is ranked nationally.
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Looks like Missouri State University would be a good choice. [see link]
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Missouri was named by the Native Americans
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Missouri.  The Mighty Mississippi runs along the right, and the Missouri River runs right through it.\n\nhttp://www.uta.fi/FAST/US2/REF/MAPS/usmaps1.html\n[2nd & 5th maps.]
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Last Five Terms in Office : Governor of Missouri -\n\nIn 1992, Democrat Mel Carnahan was elected governor; he won reelection in 1996. After Gov. Carnahan died in a plane crash in Oct., 2000, Lt. Gov. Roger B. Wilson succeeded him. In November, Democrat Bob Holden was elected to the office. Republican Matt Blunt won the governorship in 2004.