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November 6, 1928

By a margin of 108,991 to 63,406, Arkansas voters approved a proposed amendment to the Arkansas constitution to outlaw the teaching of the theory of evolution in any school that received state funds. Passage of this act made Arkansas the only state in the Union to outlaw such teaching by initiated act.

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Bayou Meto Duck Hunters

Arkansas has been labeled the “duck-hunting capital of the world.” The ducks held by these two hunters in the 1940s were harvested from present-day Bayou Meto Wildlife Management Area. Located in Arkansas and Jefferson counties, the area was acquired by the state in 1948 and is one of the largest such areas in the United States.

 

Arkansas has been labeled the “duck-hunting capital of the world.” The ducks held by these two hunters in the 1940s were harvested from present-day Bayou Meto Wildlife Management Area. Located in Arkansas and Jefferson counties, the area was acquired by the state in 1948 and is one of the largest such areas in the United States.

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The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. We invite you to browse our text entries and media galleries to learn more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. We are continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, quizzes, lesson plans, and more, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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