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Establishment of Commissioner Position
- When
- 1832
- Where
- Federal Government
Congress established the position of Commissioner of Indian Affairs in 1832, granting the agency statutory authority within the War Department.
The position was created in 1832, marking the first time the agency gained statutory authority. This formalized the role of Commissioner, replacing the previous structure of chief clerks who had led the Indian Office since 1824. The office remained part of the War Department until its transfer to the Department of the Interior in 1849.
Sources
- Bureau of Indian Affairs Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
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