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From buildings to bust, Blunt joins Hall of Famous Missourians

From buildings to bust, Blunt joins Hall of Famous Missourians

by Alisa Nelson | Dec 19, 2024 | News, Politics / Govt

He’s had buildings and a bridge named in his honor. Now, former U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt has been inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians. A bronze bust of Blunt joins 53 other statues of famous Missourians in the hall. Blunt, a Republican, said none of his political...
Political history maker inducted into Hall of Famous Missourians

Political history maker inducted into Hall of Famous Missourians

by Alisa Nelson | Nov 26, 2024 | History, News, Politics / Govt

In the roughly 200 years of Missouri being a state, only one person has ever held the offices of both Missouri House speaker and Senate president pro tem. That person is the late Ron Richard. The accomplishment has landed the Joplin Republican a spot in the Hall of...
‘Betsy Ross of Missouri’ inducted into Hall of Famous Missourians

‘Betsy Ross of Missouri’ inducted into Hall of Famous Missourians

by Alisa Nelson | Apr 15, 2024 | History, News, Politics / Govt

The so-called “Betsy Ross of Missouri” has joined 49 others in the Hall of Famous Missourians. Marie Watkins Oliver, of southeast Missouri’s Cape Girardeau, played a key role in designing and crafting the Missouri State Flag. During a ceremony today at the state...
Looking back at Bob Barker’s induction into the Hall of Famous Missourians (LISTEN)

Looking back at Bob Barker’s induction into the Hall of Famous Missourians (LISTEN)

by [email protected] | Sep 11, 2023 | News, Show Me Today

In 2007, Bob Barker was inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians and awarded a bust at the Missouri State Capitol. Former House Speaker Rod Jetton led the way for Barker to be inducted. With Barker’s recent passing, Jetton joins Marshall Griffin to remember the...

Missouri lawmaker reflects on President Truman’s legacy and historical connection to Excelsior Springs (AUDIO)

by admin | May 7, 2021 | History, Military, News

Most Missouri state offices will be closed on Friday, in observance of Truman Day. Harry Truman, America’s 33rd President, was born 137 years ago in southwest Missouri’s Lamar. He was born in 1884. Truman was vice president in 1945, when President Franklin...
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