On this episode of Our American Stories, Dwight Pogue tells the story 1961 story of how McDonald County, Missouri found a unique way to protest their state government. Also check out his book about this historic event. Laura Treppendahl’s life was one worth remembering. After being killed in a drunk driving accident, Laura’s family told the judge that they completely forgave the young man, Gregg, who hit her.

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00:00 - The Time McDonald County Seceded from Missouri

10:00 - "We Didn't Want to Lose Two People:" A Story of Forgiveness

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Dwight Pogue tells the story 1961 story of how McDonald County, Missouri found a unique way to protest their state government. Also check out his <a href="https://www.amazon.com/1961-Ozark-Breakaway-McDonald-Missouri/dp/B08ZW313SL">book </a>about this historic event. Laura Treppendahl’s life was one worth remembering. After being killed in a drunk driving accident, Laura’s family told the judge that they completely forgave the young man, Gregg, who hit her.<a href="https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate">Support the show</a> (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Time Codes:00:00 - The Time McDonald County Seceded from Missouri10:00 - "We Didn't Want to Lose Two People:" A Story of Forgiveness Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit, and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories tells stories that aren&rsquo;t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we&rsquo;ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

EP107: The Time McDonald County Seceded from Missouri and "We Didn't Want to Lose Two People:" A Story of Forgiveness

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