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Native Americans mark U.S. 250th with pride, pain and patriotism

Commemorations reflect a complex history of displacement, forced assimilation and resilience alongside expressions of patriotism.

Published Jun 23, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Swiftly marching toward westward expansion, the United States in the 1800s brought with it a tidal wave of displacement and cultural suppression for Native Americans.