Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Did you know America almost had states you’ve never even heard of? From forgotten territories to proposed states that failed by just a few votes, this video uncovers the fascinating stories of US states that nearly existed. From Franklin to Jefferson to Deseret - some came close to becoming reality, but history had other plans. You won’t believe how different the map of the US could’ve looked.

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Seradelaluz, CC BY-SA 4.0