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Historical Timeline

Sequential Timeline of Racist Incidents, Events, and Sites

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1879
1879
institutional court case legislation

Standing Bear v. Crook

Ponca leader Standing Bear's habeas corpus case established that Native Americans are "persons" under U.S. law, a landmark challenge to forced removal and denial of legal personhood.

Omaha, Nebraska, NE
Indigenous Land & treaties
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Ponca leader Standing Bear's habeas corpus case established that Native Americans are "persons" under U.S. law, a landmark challenge to forced removal and denial of legal personhood.