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Before It Became History | The Oregon Treaty of 1846: Stepping Back from War
The U.S. and Britain nearly went to war over Oregon. Instead, in 1846 they drew a line at the 49th parallel, settling a decades-old border dispute — while leaving Indigenous nations' sovereignty over that same land completely unaddressed.
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 of liberty and helped define our democracy.
This is history before it hardened into memory — and a…
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