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Transfer of Office of Indian Affairs
- When
- 1849
- Where
- Office of Indian Affairs
The Office of Indian Affairs was transferred to the newly created Department of the Interior in 1849.
The Office of Indian Affairs, which gained statutory authority in 1832, was transferred to the newly created Department of the Interior in 1849. This transfer aligned the office with the department's mission regarding Native Americans.
Sources
- Bureau of Indian Affairs Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
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