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[http://www.chickasawtimes.net/ ''Chickasaw Times''] by Chickasaw Nation On line | [http://www.chickasawtimes.net/ ''Chickasaw Times''] by Chickasaw Nation On line | ||
=== Removal === | === Removal === | ||
The Indian Removal Act was signed May 26, 1830 by President Andrew Jackson. The Act initiated a policy of removal of American Indians tribes living east of the Mississippi River to land west of the river. | The Indian Removal Act was signed May 26, 1830 by President Andrew Jackson. The Act initiated a policy of removal of American Indians tribes living east of the Mississippi River to land west of the river. | ||
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'''Government Leader over Removal:''' A.M.M. Upshaw, | '''Government Leader over Removal:''' A.M.M. Upshaw, | ||
John M. Millard, | John M. Millard,W.R. Guy, Joe A. Phillips, and Dr. C.G. Keenan | ||
W.R. Guy, Joe A. Phillips, and Dr. C.G. Keenan | |||
| 1837-1847 | | 1837-1847 | ||