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Podcast: Voices of Oklahoma
Episode: Gene Stipe
Description: In 1948, at the age of 21, Gene Stipe was elected to the Oklahoma State House of Representatives representing Pittsburgh County, making him the youngest person elected to the state legislature. Stipe won a senate seat in 1956 and served for forty-eight years, making him the longest-serving Oklahoma State Senator.   Gene had a reputation as an excellent trial lawyer and took the lead in some important Oklahoma court cases.On January 1st, 2000, Gene published the book A Gathering of Heroes, featuring stories of many Oklahomans. Some of the heroes he talked about included former U.S. Senator Robe...