Which is the longest river of USA?

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Which is the longest river of USA? Answer: Missouri River

The Missouri River is the longest river in the United States, as it is the longest tributary of the Mississippi River. While the Mississippi is the second-longest river, the combined "Mississippi–Missouri–Red Rock river system" is the longest, with the Missouri River contributing the majority of the length

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