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.
There is no official state nickname for Missouri. However, Missouri's unofficial nickname is the "Show Me State". It appears on Missouri license plates.
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The Show Me state
Missouri has the nickname "Show-Me State"
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It's MO and its the "Show Me State."
Missouri is known by that nickname.
Missouri is one of the U.S. states. It located at Midwestern U.S. The capital city of Missouri is Jefferson city. The nickname of Missouri is The Show Me State.
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When Willard Duncan Vandiver said a speech saying,"I'm from missouri and you've got to show me"