Illinois: A State Apart – Episode #5 – The Republic of Forgottonia (1973)

About this episode

This episode discusses the movement to create a 51st state called Forgottonia in Illinois.

“We feel we need all the counties to really lend credence to what we’re trying to say (which is to make and approve a petition to withdraw & form a 51st state)... I feel that Phase Three is about ready to begin, and I can step down as governor of Forgottonia. I think the time … Continue reading "Illinois: A State Apart – Episode #5 – The Republic of Forgottonia (1973)"

People in this episode

Host: Joe Brewer

Topics covered

• statehood
• Forgottonia
• political movements
• local governance
• history

Keywords

• Forgottonia
• Illinois
• 51st state
• political petition
• 1973

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Illinois

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