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President Jackson and the Indian Removal Bill

Clip: Season 21 Episode 7 | 1m 19s  | Video has closed captioning.

President Andrew Jackson supported moving Native Americans west of the Mississippi. The Indian Removal Bill became the first major focus of his administration.

Aired: 04/26/09

Rating: NR

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