On June 16, several notable historical events have occurred in Missouri, based on available records:

• 1822: The first steamboat, the Western Engineer, arrived in St. Joseph, Missouri. Designed by Henry M. Shreve, it revolutionized transportation on the Missouri River, facilitating trade and settlement in the region.


• 1933: Missouri became the first U.S. state to enact a sales tax, set at one percent, to generate revenue during the Great Depression.


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  1967: The Gateway Arch in St. Louis was completed. Designed by Eero Saarinen, this 630-foot monument, the tallest arch in the world, commemorates St. Louis’ role as the “Gateway to the West.”

  
  

On June 16, several notable historical events have occurred in Missouri, based on available records:

• 1822: The first steamboat, the Western Engineer, arrived in St. Joseph, Missouri. Designed by Henry M. Shreve, it revolutionized transportation on the Missouri River, facilitating trade and settlement in the region.


• 1933: Missouri became the first U.S. state to enact a sales tax, set at one percent, to generate revenue during the Great Depression.


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  1967: The Gateway Arch in St. Louis was completed. Designed by Eero Saarinen, this 630-foot monument, the tallest arch in the world, commemorates St. Louis’ role as the “Gateway to the West.”

  
  

Please join us every 3rd Tuesday of the month at Covenant Life Church at 120 N. 3rd St. in Branson MO, 65616

The meetings start at 10AM and laststill noon.

Contact Haven Howard: Phone: 417-263-0425

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Please join us every 3rd Tuesday of the month at Covenant Life Church at 120 N. 3rd St. in Branson MO, 65616

The meetings start at 10AM and laststill noon.

Contact Haven Howard: Phone: 417-263-0425

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