Why is Missouri known as the show me state?

Answer 1

Missouri is the "Show-Me State." It is not an "official" state slogan but is widely used and is even on state license plates. The phrase's popularity is attributed to U.S. Congressman Willard Duncan Vandiver, who in 1899 said, "I come from a state that raises cotton and and cockleburs and Democrats, and frothy eloquence neither convinces nor satisfies me. I am from Missouri. You have got to show me."

Answer 2

Missouri Carry's the nickname ''THE SHOW ME STATE ''because lot of people would like to see what kind of stuff there are in MISSOURI.

Answer 3

Missouri was nicknamed the show-me state because of the fact that they are quite skeptical and also because it is from a speech that was once given by Willard Duncan.

Answer 4

Missouri is called "The Show Me State." The slogan is used on Missouri license plates.

Answer 5

Because everyone there is a mincer!

Answer 6

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