The Department of Justice's Response to President Nixon's Statement on Indian Water Rights, 1971-01-05

Item — Box: 91, Folder: 24

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_91_24_0005

Staff Only

The text discusses the meeting between Assistant Secretary Harrison Loesch, Specialist on Indian Water Rights William H. Veeder, and members of the Cherokee Nation to discuss the Cherokee Nation's water rights. Veeder reported that the United States government was taking action to protect the property rights of the Cherokee Nation. The meeting also discussed the Osage Nation's water rights, and Veeder stated that he would be working with the Cherokee Nation to develop their own water rights picture.

Dates

1971-01-05

Language of Materials

English

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