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*'''1907:''' Oklahoma became the 46th State | *'''1907:''' Oklahoma became the 46th State | ||
*Chickasaw Nation divided in to thirteen counties: Grady, McClain,Garvin, Pontotoc, Stephens, Carter, Murray, Johnston, Jefferson, Love, Marshall, Bryan and Coal Counties | *Chickasaw Nation divided in to thirteen counties: Grady, McClain,Garvin, Pontotoc, Stephens, Carter, Murray, Johnston, Jefferson, Love, Marshall, Bryan and Coal Counties | ||
*'''1907-1983:''' the Chickasaw Nation ceased and the office of their governor was through presidential appointment. | *'''1907-1983:''' the Chickasaw Nation ceased and the office of their governor was through presidential appointment. | ||
*'''1953:''' U.S. Congress began a new policy of termination for the Indian tribes. The policy ended the protected trust status of all Indian-owned lands. The BIA began a voluntary urban relocation program. | *'''1953:''' U.S. Congress began a new policy of termination for the Indian tribes. The policy ended the protected trust status of all Indian-owned lands. The BIA began a voluntary urban relocation program. American Indians could move from their rural tribes to a metropolitan area. Many Indians relocated to Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallal and Seattle.It is estimated that 750,000 Native American migrated to the cities between 1950-1980. <br> | ||
*'''1968:''' Indian Civil Rights Act restored the right to hold popular elections. | *'''1968:''' Indian Civil Rights Act restored the right to hold popular elections. | ||