We were the state that used to set that national example, not Texas or Florida. For most of our national history, we were actually the state that led the way. We led the first Industrial revolution At the turn of the last century. We were actually the wealthiest state in the Union. Even in 1950, not that long ago, six of the top 15 wealthiest cities in America were right here in Ohio. (03:50–03:55)
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Asserts that Ohio led the first Industrial Revolution.
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