May 14, 2018
A frequent subject of debate in the United States government during the early 20th century was the control of American Indians that led to governmental control of Indian lands, tribal governance, and resources—policies which generally benefited white men. However, on this day in Osage country, an article was posted in The Pawhuska Capital which discussed a white man’s, Congressman McKeown’s, plea to restructure government control over the Indians in way to better assist not just the Five Civilized tribes, but the Osages as well.
