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Ever wondered how Idaho’s capital ended up in Boise instead of Lewiston? In this video, we break down the real history behind one of Idaho’s most controversial political moves — a story of population shifts, legislative drama, and a capital “heist” that changed the course of the state.
Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:41 How Lewiston became the capital of Idaho 1:20 Why was Lewiston chosen? 1:37 Lewiston’s population starts to decrease 2:06 Problems with Lewiston as the capital start 3:11 The heist from Boise begins 4:21 Was the capital stolen from Lewiston?
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