jun 2, 1924 - Signs act authorizing Secretary of Interior to issue certificates of citizenship to all Native Americans. “Indian Citizenship Act of 1924” also known as the Snyder Act. (43 Stat 253) Previously under the Dawes Act of 02/08/1887 Indians could become citizens if they took up separate residence on allotments from (formerly) tribal lands
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