Democratic Party of Oregon: 100th Anniversary of the Indian Citizenship Act
June 04, 2024
June 04, 2024
SALEM, Oregon, June 4 -- The Democratic Party of Oregon issued the following news:
100 years ago, the indigenous people of the United States were granted citizenship with the passage of the Indian Citizenship Act in 1924. Prior to 1924, Native Americans were granted citizenship in piecemeal fashion through means like entering military service or even renouncing their tribal affiliations. Even after its passage, some states continued to deny Native Americans the right to vote until a . . .
100 years ago, the indigenous people of the United States were granted citizenship with the passage of the Indian Citizenship Act in 1924. Prior to 1924, Native Americans were granted citizenship in piecemeal fashion through means like entering military service or even renouncing their tribal affiliations. Even after its passage, some states continued to deny Native Americans the right to vote until a . . .