Shirley is today's hostess and she says to pick a movie.
My DH loved westerns and I must admit, I do too! My favorite Western is/was "Trail of Tears". I love true stories and what we did to the Indians was a tragic unjustice in my honest opinion! A proud people!
The Trail of Tears refers to the US government enforced relocation of the Cherokee Native Americans from their native lands in Georgia to Tahlequah, Oklahoma. This march was a devastating and deadly one for the Cherokee Nation -- over 4,000 deaths occurred during the march and afterwards in Oklahoma. Roughly 20% of the Cherokee Nation died, either during the march or shortly afterwards, due to diseases like dysentery.
To the Cherokee Nation, this event is called the Nunna daul Isunyi, or the Trail Where We Cried. The journey was exceptionally difficult, spanning over 1,000 miles. At least 2,000 people died during the march, so cause for weeping is not hard to understand.
I realize my Chief is a Nez Perce, but I couldn't find a Cherokee. This will go to my BIL for his birthday.
That's you history lesson for the day! LOL! (But, it is an excellent movie!)
Have a good one!
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I love history and I do know about the atrocities committed against American Indians. I am in love with your image. Your gentle coloring has really showcased that authenticity of the image. I really like this.
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