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Because Harry Truman, Missouri native and then president, played the song on the piano at the White House. After President Truman's successful reelection in 1948 the Missouri state legislature officially adopted it as the state song on June 30, 1949.
Despite its association with the President, Truman was never a particular fan of the song saying, "If you let me say what I think, I don't give a ... about it, but I can't say it out loud because it's the song of Missouri. It's as bad as 'The Star Spangled Banner' as far as music is concerned."
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What is Missouris state song?
Missouri Waltz
What is the Missouri state song?
Missouri waltz
Missouri state song?
The official state song of Missouri is "The Missouri Waltz." It was adopted as the official state song in 1949.
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