Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep's new book examines a dark chapter in American history: the Cherokee Trail of Tears and the chief who used the tools of democracy to try to protect his people.

A biography of John Ross, principal chief of the Cherokee people on the Trail of Tears, describing his childhood, leadership of his people, struggles with the United States government, and the split ...

When Cherokee chief John Ross was preparing to head to Washington with hopes of delaying removal by force, his opponents imprisoned him in a cabin with the decaying corpse of a hanged Cherokee ...

John Ross, long-time leader of the Cherokee Nation, was born on Oct. 3, 1790, in Cherokee territory now part of Alabama.

The ride, which began in 1984, retraces the northern route of the Trail of Tears in honor of their ancestors who were forcefully removed from their homelands in the southeastern United States ...

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Bill John Baker thanks Cherokee artist Dorothy Sullivan after she unveiled her third work in a series of paintings depicting scenes from the Trail of Tears on ...

Discover the profound history of the Trail of Tears as we explore the significant sites that honor the Cherokee journey. Join us in remembering and reflecting on this important chapter in American ...

Discover showtimes, read reviews, watch trailers, find streaming options, and see where to watch The Trail of Tears: John Ross (1970). Explore cast details and learn more on Moviefone.

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