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DID YOU KNOW: The Musical "Oklahoma!"

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In Oklahoma history, the musical Oklahoma! is one of the most popular Broadway musicals of all time. Based on the 1931 play, Green Grow the Lilacs, the musical became a major motion picture in 1955.

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DID YOU KNOW: Teacher William "Bill" Wallace, Celebrated Oklahoma Author

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By Jan Barrick, CEO, Alpha Plus. Featuring a passage about Oklahoma history from the
Success with OAS series.

DID YOU KNOW?

In Oklahoma history, a Chickasha teacher named William “Bill” Wallace became much loved for his writing. In this selection, we learn more about the award-winning author of 31 books who brought joy to so many.

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DID YOU KNOW: Oklahoma's Unusual State Symbol

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DID YOU KNOW?
By Jan Barrick, CEO, Alpha Plus.
Featuring a passage about Oklahoma history from the
Success with OAS series.

DID YOU KNOW?

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DID YOU KNOW: The "Panhandle State"

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In Oklahoma history, our state’s borders are defined by United States history. This resulted in adding what was first called “No Man’s Land.”

Oklahoma, the Panhandle State

Many states are defined by natural borders. However, only Oklahoma’s southern border, the Red River, is natural. How did the west side of our state get its panhandle? Why did the river as a border change? United States history explains our borders.

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DID YOU KNOW: The Oklahoma Flag

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In Oklahoma history, Louise Fluke used skills honed at the Chicago Art Institute to design a new Oklahoma state flag in 1925. In this selection, we learn why our flag changed and how research fostered a new sense of pride.

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