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Learn: Statehood

On January 26, 1837, President Andrew Jackson signed a law making Michigan the 26th state.
Find out more about Michigan’s unusual path to Statehood.

This video is a light-hearted chronicle of how Michigan became a state. From an errant survey, to a "war" with Toledo, to Michigan's eventual admission by the U.S. Congress, our host covers the road to statehood in a fun and entertaining fashion.



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