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Native Americans once relied on Oklahoma’s large herds of bison for food and clothing.the first europeans arrived in the region in 1541.
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Set aside as Indian Territory in 1834, the region was divided into Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory on May 2, 1890.
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The two were combined to make a new state, Oklahoma, on Nov. 16, 1907.
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The two were combined to make a new state, Oklahoma, on Nov. 16, 1907.
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The official state flag of Oklahoma was adopted on April 2, 1925.
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"OKLAHOMA" is written in white under the shield (this was added to the flag in 1941).