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Missouri History Today

February 22, 1817

by Missouri Life

Governor William Clark hosted a gala dinner, the first celebration of Washington’s birthday in Missouri.

This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and folk tales. He has also written children’s historical fiction. Visit his website, and buy his books in the Missouri Life store.