Before It Became History | Chief John Ross: A Nation’s Fight to Keep Its Word and Its Land

John Ross led the Cherokee Nation for nearly four decades through petitions, Supreme Court cases, a treaty his council rejected, and forced removal. We explore how Ross and his government kept the nation alive through reunion and civil war. Before It Became History, a podcast series from the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute, explores the people and moments that shaped the American story. Each episode looks beyond the legend to examine the decisions, conflicts, and ideas that tested the promise o...