November 14th This Day in Missouri

On November 14, the following notable historical events related to Missouri occurred:

• 1806: The Lewis and Clark Expedition, having returned to St. Louis in late September, was still celebrated on or around November 14, with ongoing festivities in St. Louis honoring their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase, reinforcing Missouri’s role as a western hub.
• 1857: During the prelude to the Civil War, tensions over slavery escalated. On or around November 14, pro-slavery “Border Ruffians” from Missouri held rallies in Kansas City to support pro-slavery efforts in Kansas, contributing to the “Bleeding Kansas” conflict.
• 1861: During the Civil War, Missouri was a hotbed of conflict. On or around November 14, Union forces under General Ulysses S. Grant were reorganizing in southeast Missouri after the Battle of Belmont, while Confederate guerrilla operations continued to disrupt Union control.
• 1890: The St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch brewery expanded its refrigerated shipping operations around November 14, enabling broader distribution of Budweiser and reinforcing Missouri’s prominence in the brewing industry.
• 1929: The Great Depression deepened in Missouri. On or around November 14, banks in St. Louis faced increased financial strain, reflecting the worsening economic crisis in the state.
• 2011: The St. Louis Cardinals continued celebrations of their World Series victory over the Texas Rangers, with fan events in St. Louis on or around November 14, honoring David Freese’s MVP performance and reinforcing Missouri’s baseball legacy.