November 16 in American History
Oklahoma joined the Union, formed from what had been Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory. Its history is knotted with the forced relocation of Native nations along the Trail of Tears — a state whose founding holds both the promise and the hard costs of American expansion.
In 1907: Oklahoma becomes the 46th state. Oklahoma joined the Union, formed from what had been Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory.
Oklahoma joined the Union, formed from what had been Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory. Its history is knotted with the forced relocation of Native nations along the Trail of Tears — a state whose founding holds both the promise and the hard costs of American expansion.
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