Today in History: Indian Removal Act signed
- Posted on May 28, 2026
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Today in History: Indian Removal Act signed
On May 28, 1830, President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act, which forced nearly 50,000 Native Americans, primarily in the Southeastern U.S., to move to designated territories west of the Mississippi River.