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The United States promised the Cherokee Nation a seat in Congress in a treaty that fueled the trail of tears. 188 years later, the Cherokee say lawmakers could finally deliver on that promise.

The United States promised the Cherokee Nation a seat in Congress in a treaty that fueled the trail of tears. 188 years later, the Cherokee say lawmakers could finally deliver on that promise.

Kim Teehee has been nominated to serve as the Cherokee Nation's first delegate to Congress.iStock; Sue Ogrocki/AP Images; Rebecca Zisser/Insider The Cherokee Nation was granted a seat in Congress in…

Continue ReadingThe United States promised the Cherokee Nation a seat in Congress in a treaty that fueled the trail of tears. 188 years later, the Cherokee say lawmakers could finally deliver on that promise.