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Trail of Tears (oct 2, 1838 – feb 2, 1839)

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In the winter of 1838-1839, the Cherokee were force to evacuate their lands in Georgia and travel under military guard to present day Oklahoma. Due to exposure and disease about 1/4 of the 16,00 indians died en route.

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oct 2, 1838
feb 2, 1839
~ 4 months and 3 days