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Four Tribes Sue for Ancestral Lands in Historic Legal Push
The Poncas Iroquois Cherokees and Sioux move into federal court seeking restitution for lands taken during removals and treaties. Poncas claim about 11 million dollars for Nebraska and South Dakota lands. Sioux seek 219 million with total claims near 750 million. Iroquois prepare a broad suit potentially valuing three billion dollars over New York lands. Cherokees target 5 million acres in eastern Tennessee with claims including Chattanooga and Moccasin Bend.
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Omaha Indian Reservation
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Susette la Flesche
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Benjamin Harrison
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Uncle Sam
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Sir William Johnson
Mohawk Valley
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George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
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League of the Six Nations
Oneida
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