Grab your party hats, because today marks the 198th birthday of The Show-Me State!
Missouri gained statehood on August 10, 1821, becoming the 24th state to join the union.
Many Missouri politicians have wished the state a ‘Happy Birthday’ on social media.
https://twitter.com/GovParsonMO/status/1160174205553430529
State Representative Eric Burlison even handed out the Missouri Constitution and Missouri flags that once flew over the state capitol.
Happy birthday, Missouri!
