jun 15, 1869 - Bureau of Indian Affairs
Description:
In 1869, Ely Samuel Parker was the first Native American to be appointed as commissioner of Indian affairs. (They bureau had been founded nearly 45 years before this date). This Bureau helped to ease the transition of Native Americans to reservations as well as integrate them into "American lifestyle.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 15, 1869
Now
~ 155 years ago
