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Default Re: The history of O.K.

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Originally Posted by RonBee View Post
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However, "OK" would have been forgotten over time had it not been used in the campaign for U.S. President of Martin Van Buren.

When was that election? Did it pre-date the show Oklahoma! This pun (on the abbreviation for the state) makes 'OK' pretty memorable:

"We're doing fine, Oklahoma -
Oklahoma OK"

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