On March 16, the following notable historical events related to Missouri occurred:

• 1806: St. Louis, a key Missouri trade hub, saw early spring activity with fur traders planning expeditions, though no specific event is documented.
• 1856: During “Bleeding Kansas,” Missouri’s “Border Ruffians” clashed with Kansas anti-slavery settlers, driving violence as spring campaigns gained momentum.
• 1861: In St. Louis, Union General Henry W. Halleck strengthened federal defenses, while Confederate guerrillas in rural Missouri geared up for spring attacks, fueling strife.
• 1864: Confederate General Sterling Price’s Missouri forces in Arkansas prepared for spring operations, with Missouri itself under Union control and minimal Confederate action.
• 1888: The Missouri Pacific Railroad’s southeast Missouri network, linking Cape Girardeau to markets, drove economic growth, with mid-March freight operations thriving.
• 1929: Missouri’s urban centers, Kansas City and St. Louis, reeled from Great Depression unemployment, with spring public works projects aiming to provide relief.
• 1941: Post-Pearl Harbor, Missouri’s St. Louis and Kansas City boosted World War II manufacturing, with mid-March recruitment focusing on military production workers.

On March 17, the following notable historical events related to Missouri occurred:

• 1806: St. Louis traders, central to Missouri’s fur trade, began spring expeditions with Native American tribes, though no specific event is noted for this date.
• 1856: Missouri’s pro-slavery “Border Ruffians” raided Kansas anti-slavery settlers in “Bleeding Kansas,” escalating territorial violence as spring progressed.
• 1861: Union General Henry W. Halleck, stationed in St. Louis, maintained Missouri’s federal hold, while rural Confederate guerrillas planned spring raids, deepening Civil War tensions.
• 1864: In Arkansas, Confederate General Sterling Price’s Missouri units focused on spring campaign planning, with Missouri seeing little Confederate activity under Union control.
• 1888: The Missouri Pacific Railroad’s southeast Missouri lines, serving Cape Girardeau, supported regional commerce, with mid-March marking increased trade activity.
• 1929: The Great Depression hit Missouri’s Kansas City and St. Louis hard, with spring relief programs focusing on food aid and temporary employment.
• 1941: Missouri’s St. Louis and Kansas City, key to World War II, increased military production, with mid-March enlistment drives expanding to meet wartime demands.

On March 18, the following notable historical events related to Missouri occurred:

• 1806: St. Louis, a Missouri trade outpost, supported spring fur trade preparations, though no specific event is recorded for this date.
• 1856: In “Bleeding Kansas,” Missouri’s “Border Ruffians” continued violent raids on Kansas anti-slavery settlers, intensifying territorial clashes in late March.
• 1861: Union General Henry W. Halleck in St. Louis fortified federal control, while Confederate guerrillas in rural Missouri prepared for spring offensives, heightening state divisions.
• 1864: Confederate General Sterling Price’s Missouri forces in Arkansas geared up for spring operations, with Missouri remaining quiet under Union dominance.
• 1888: Southeast Missouri’s Missouri Pacific Railroad, linking Cape Girardeau to national markets, drove economic activity, with late March rail traffic robust.
• 1929: Missouri’s Kansas City and St. Louis faced Great Depression hardships, with spring relief initiatives aiming to create jobs through infrastructure projects.
• 1941: Post-Pearl Harbor, Missouri’s St. Louis and Kansas City boosted World War II efforts, with factories expanding military output and recruitment drives gaining traction.

On March 19, the following notable historical events related to Missouri occurred:

• 1806: St. Louis traders prepared for spring fur trade expeditions, a vital Missouri economic activity, though no specific event is noted for this date.
• 1856: During “Bleeding Kansas,” Missouri’s pro-slavery “Border Ruffians” clashed with Kansas anti-slavery settlers, fueling violent territorial disputes in late March.
• 1861: Union General Henry W. Halleck, based in St. Louis, reinforced Missouri’s federal grip, while rural Confederate guerrillas planned spring raids, escalating Civil War divides.
• 1864: Confederate General Sterling Price’s Missouri units in Arkansas focused on spring logistics, with Missouri under Union control and little Confederate activity noted.
• 1888: The Missouri Pacific Railroad’s southeast Missouri network, serving Cape Girardeau, supported trade growth, with late March seeing steady freight shipments.
• 1929: The Great Depression deepened Missouri’s economic woes, with Kansas City and St. Louis struggling, while spring relief efforts prioritized job creation and aid.
• 1941: Missouri’s St. Louis and Kansas City, post-Pearl Harbor, intensified wartime production, with late March enlistment campaigns targeting skilled defense workers.

On March 20, the following notable historical events related to Missouri occurred:

• 1806: St. Louis, a key Missouri trade hub, saw early spring activity with fur traders launching expeditions, though no specific event is documented.
• 1856: Missouri’s “Border Ruffians” raided Kansas anti-slavery settlers in “Bleeding Kansas,” driving violence as spring campaigns intensified in late March.
• 1861: In St. Louis, Union General Henry W. Halleck strengthened federal defenses, while Confederate guerrillas in rural Missouri geared up for spring attacks, fueling strife.
• 1864: Confederate General Sterling Price’s Missouri forces in Arkansas prepared for spring operations, with Missouri itself under Union control and minimal Confederate action.
• 1888: Southeast Missouri’s Missouri Pacific Railroad, linking Cape Girardeau to markets, drove economic growth, with late March freight operations thriving.
• 1929: Missouri’s urban centers, Kansas City and St. Louis, reeled from Great Depression unemployment, with spring public works projects aiming to provide relief.
• 1941: Post-Pearl Harbor, Missouri’s St. Louis and Kansas City boosted World War II manufacturing, with late March recruitment focusing on military production workers.

On March 21, the following notable historical events related to Missouri occurred:

• 1806: St. Louis traders, central to Missouri’s fur trade, began spring expeditions with Native American tribes, though no specific event is noted for this date.
• 1856: In “Bleeding Kansas,” Missouri’s pro-slavery “Border Ruffians” continued raids on Kansas anti-slavery settlers, escalating territorial violence in late March.
• 1861: Union General Henry W. Halleck, stationed in St. Louis, maintained Missouri’s federal hold, while rural Confederate guerrillas planned spring raids, deepening Civil War tensions.
• 1864: In Arkansas, Confederate General Sterling Price’s Missouri units focused on spring campaign planning, with Missouri seeing little Confederate activity under Union control.
• 1888: The Missouri Pacific Railroad’s southeast Missouri lines, serving Cape Girardeau, supported regional commerce, with late March marking increased trade activity.
• 1929: The Great Depression hit Missouri’s Kansas City and St. Louis hard, with spring relief programs focusing on food aid and temporary employment.
• 1941: Missouri’s St. Louis and Kansas City, key to World War II, increased military production, with late March enlistment drives expanding to meet wartime demands.

On March 22, the following notable historical events related to Missouri occurred:

• 1806: St. Louis, a Missouri trade outpost, supported spring fur trade preparations, though no specific event is recorded for this date.
• 1856: During “Bleeding Kansas,” Missouri’s “Border Ruffians” clashed with Kansas anti-slavery settlers, intensifying territorial clashes as spring progressed.
• 1861: Union General Henry W. Halleck in St. Louis fortified federal control, while Confederate guerrillas in rural Missouri prepared for spring offensives, heightening state divisions.
• 1864: Confederate General Sterling Price’s Missouri forces in Arkansas geared up for spring operations, with Missouri remaining quiet under Union dominance.
• 1888: Southeast Missouri’s Missouri Pacific Railroad, linking Cape Girardeau to national markets, drove economic activity, with late March rail traffic robust.
• 1929: Missouri’s Kansas City and St. Louis faced Great Depression hardships, with spring relief initiatives aiming to create jobs through infrastructure projects.
• 1941: Post-Pearl Harbor, Missouri’s St. Louis and Kansas City boosted World War II efforts, with factories expanding military output and recruitment drives gaining traction.