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Jon Stewart interviews Sally Jenkins, author of “The State of Jones,” about a Mississippi county that seceded from the Confederacy during the Civil War and the ensuing insurrection it led against the Confederate army. Later it battled the KKK. Check out this clip from last night’s “Daily Show.”

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By Corie, July 25 at 3:31 pm #
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My family fought alongside Newton Knight and are still in Jones County today. I grew up hearing about the Free State of Jones, so it’s always nice to hear it lauded.

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