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“I see no reason why Indians who can give satisfactory proof of having by their own labor supported their families for a number of years, and who are willing to detach themselves from their tribal relations, should not be admitted to the benefit of the homestead act and the privileges of citizenship, and I recommend the passage of a law to that effect. It will be an act of justice as well as a measure of encouragement.”

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Rutherford B. Hayes
Rutherford B. Hayes

Rutherford B. Hayes was the 19th President of the United States, born on October 4, 1822, and died on January 17, 1893. During his presidency, he focused on maintaining national unity and restoring the economy, implementing a series of reform measures. more

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