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Who gave Missouri its state nickname?

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The origin is unknown, but the nickname was popularized in 1899 by US Representative Willard Vandiver in a speech before Congress. The context was "I'm from Missouri and you have to show me" meaning that the inhabitants were not easily convinced and required proof of any premise.

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