“reached across race

the transformation of the Republican Party in the 1960s

Jimmy Stewart was at the forefront of the struggle for civil rights in Oklahoma for almost half a century

his hard work

How We Got the Best State Song Yellow “reached across raceBy Bob Burke Oklahomans under the age of 65 cannot remember a time when Oklahoma, the title song from the Rodgers and Hammerstein Broadway hit, was not the official state song. However, before 1953, Oklahoma had both an unofficial and an official state anthem. Today, Oklahoma is the most recognizable state song in the land. This book tells the story of two early songs that were sung with pride by thousands of Oklahomans and the unbelievable tale of