American Experience  We Shall Remain: Trail of Tears Pt. 3 of 5

Troops forced thousands of Cherokee from their homes in the Southeastern United States. Details

 
 

Program: American Experience

Episode: We Shall Remain: Trail of Tears Pt. 3 of 5

On May 26, 1838, federal troops forced thousands of Cherokee from their homes in the Southeastern United States, driving them toward Indian Territory in Eastern Oklahoma. More than 4,000 died of disease and starvation along the way.

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Duration: (1:11:01)
Premiere Date: 04/27/2009
Episode Expires: 12/31/1969
TV Rating: TV-PG


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