Historical Events tagged with "box elder"

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Politics & Government

Treaty of Box Elder Signed by Tribal Leaders

July 30th, 1863 161 years ago

Representatives of the United States government and tribal leaders, including Chief Pocatello of the Shoshone, convened to sign the Treaty of Box Elder at Box Elder Creek in Utah. This agreement aimed to establish peace and delineate land boundaries for the Shoshone people, addressing conflicts that had arisen due to westward expansion and encroachments on Native territories. The involvement of Chief Pocatello highlighted the Shoshone's desire for both autonomy and cooperation with U.S. authorities amidst growing tensions.

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