In 1835, the Cherokee Nation was promised a delegate in Congress as part of the same treaty — Treaty of New Echota — that led to the death of thousands on the Trail of Tears. Nearly 200 years later, the Cherokee are still fighting to make that promise a reality.
Cherokee Nation wants to send a delegate to the House alaskabeacon.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from alaskabeacon.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Cherokee Nation wants their representative in US House — an idea older than congress brooklyneagle.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from brooklyneagle.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.