...they were set off on a thousand mile march-called to this day "the trail of tears" by the Cherokee-that was one of the notable death marches in history. (Peter Farb)

...they were set off on a thousand mile march-called to this day "the trail of tears" by the Cherokee-that was one of the notable death marches in history.

Peter Farb

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