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May 7th This Day in Missouri
2025-05-07 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Chicago)
On May 7, the following notable historical events related to Missouri occurred:

- 1806: St. Louis traders expanded spring fur trade expeditions, vital to Missouri’s early economy, though no specific event is recorded.

- 1856: In “Bleeding Kansas,” Missouri’s “Border Ruffians” clashed with Kansas anti-slavery settlers, escalating territorial violence in mid-May.

- 1861: Union General Henry W. Halleck, stationed in St. Louis, maintained Missouri’s federal hold, while rural Confederate guerrillas planned spring raids, deepening tensions.

- 1864: Confederate General Sterling Price’s Missouri units in Arkansas focused on spring logistics, with Missouri under Union control and little Confederate activity.

- 1888: The Missouri Pacific Railroad’s southeast Missouri lines, serving Cape Girardeau, supported commerce, with mid-May freight traffic robust.

- 1929: The Great Depression hit Missouri’s urban centers hard, with Kansas City and St. Louis facing job losses, while spring relief programs prioritized food aid.

- 1941: Missouri’s St. Louis and Kansas City, post-Pearl Harbor, increased World War II production, with mid-May enlistment drives expanding to meet wartime demands.
