A Land-rush in the United States. A Minute after the signal
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A Land-rush in the United States. A Minute after the signal
Horses and wagons of all sorts take the participants in the land-rush to stake a claim for their plot. The land on which Arkansas City was to be built had belonged to the Cherokees until they were forced off it
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1893 Arkansas Belonged Claim Forced Minute Participants Plot Rush Signal Sorts Stake Wagons Cherokees
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A Moment of History: The Land Rush in Arkansas City, United States, 1893 This photograph captures the chaotic scene of the land rush in Arkansas City, United States, in 1893. The minute the signal was given, horses and wagons of all sorts surged forward, carrying participants in a frenzy to stake their claims on the land. The land on which Arkansas City was to be built had previously belonged to the Cherokee Nation until they were forcibly removed in the late 1800s. The image portrays the raw determination and desperation of those seeking a new beginning. The participants, dressed in their finest attire, are shown with grim determination etched on their faces as they race towards their potential future. The scene is a testament to the human spirit and the lengths people would go to secure a piece of land and build a new life. The land rush was a significant event in American history, marking the end of the frontier era and the beginning of a new chapter in the nation's development. The image serves as a reminder of the past, a time when the promise of land and opportunity drew people from all walks of life to the United States. The photograph, taken just a moment after the signal, offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in history. The horses and wagons, the dusty terrain, and the determined faces of the participants all come together to create a powerful and enduring image.
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