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Back in Time

Staking A Claim

A look at the history of Oklahoma’s land runs.

10/13/2016 | Rating NR

Back in Time

Staking A Claim

Season 6 Episode 2 | 27m 24sVideo has Closed Captions

A look at the history of Oklahoma’s land runs.

A unique aspect of Oklahoma history is the land runs that took place in the last decades of the 19th century. The events have become almost mythological in nature. The have been portrayed in several movies and in literature. Back in Time looks at the real history behind these events. The people who participated in these contests for land would go on to help found the State of Oklahoma.

10/13/2016 | Rating NR

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Back in Time

Staking A Claim

Season 6 Episode 2 | 27m 24sVideo has Closed Captions

A unique aspect of Oklahoma history is the land runs that took place in the last decades of the 19th century. The events have become almost mythological in nature. The have been portrayed in several movies and in literature. Back in Time looks at the real history behind these events. The people who participated in these contests for land would go on to help found the State of Oklahoma.

10/13/2016 | Rating NR

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