Choctaw Indians Given Opportunity to Vote on Treaty Payments Settlement

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 45

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_16_1_45_0007

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The Choctaw Indians were given the opportunity to vote on a bill that would convert treaty payments into a lump sum. The bill, introduced by Congressman Carl Albert, aims to settle all claims and obligations between the Choctaws and the United States Government. If approved by a majority vote, funds will be distributed to enrolled Choctaws and their heirs.

Dates

1950

Creator

Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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