Description
David R. Francis shaped St. Louis history—mayor, Missouri governor, U.S. Secretary of the Interior, and mastermind behind the 1904 World’s Fair and Olympics. As ambassador to Russia, he witnessed two revolutions firsthand. His household manager, Philip Jordan, vividly chronicled their journey. Back home, Francis left lasting legacies: Francis Park and Washington University’s Francis Field. A statesman, visionary, and global eyewitness—his story helped put St. Louis on the world stage.
