Category: History

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews April 19, 1878, the day the first telephone exchange was established in Missouri. This feature report

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews the day Charles Daniel Drake was born. The one-time state lawmaker is best-known for his action

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews April 1, 1872, the last day of the 26th General Assembly’s adjourned session. This feature report

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 22, 1913, the day Missouri’s official state flag was adopted. This feature report is

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 15, 1907, the day state representatives approved a Missouri Senate resolution that gave the Show-Me

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 9, 1899, the day the State Historical Society of Missouri was incorporated. This feature report

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 8, 1988, Missouri’s first foray into a presidential primary, after years of holding a caucus.

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 4, 1849, the day a Missourian served as U.S. president — if only for a

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Feb. 16, 1995, the date the Missouri Senate was sent House Bill 84, also known as

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Feb. 9, 1839, the day Missouri started its own public school system. This feature report is