Becoming the 24th State

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  • The 24th State

    The 24th State
    In 1818 Missouri had enough population to become a state. In 1821 it was known as an official slaveholding state and it became the 24th state.

  • Slaveholding State

    Slaveholding State
    Misssouri became the first slaveholding state to end salvery.

  • World's Fair

    World's Fair
    St. Louis, Missouri holds the World's Fair.

  • William Clay

    William Clay
    William Clay is elected Missouri's first African American Congrressman.

  • Missouri Schools Desegregate

    Missouri Schools Desegregate
    Courts order that Missouri schools desegregate.

  • Population

    Population
    St. Louis gains population for the first time in 50 years.