Grab your party hats, because today marks the 198th birthday of The Show-Me State!

Missouri gained statehood on August 10, 1821, becoming the 24th state to join the union.

Many Missouri politicians have wished the state a ‘Happy Birthday’ on social media.

On this day Missouri became the 24th state in the Union!

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— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) August 10, 2019

State Representative Eric Burlison even handed out the Missouri Constitution and Missouri flags that once flew over the state capitol.

Happy birthday, Missouri!