Imperfect Victories: The Legal Tenacity of the Omaha Tribe, 1945-1995 (Law in the American West)

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Book Synopsis: The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska has borne more than its fair share of the burden created by the federal government’s wildly vacillating Indian policy. Mark R. Scherer’s Imperfect Victories provides a detailed examination of the Omahas’ tenacious efforts to overcome the damaging effects of shifting directions in federal policy during the last fifty years. The Omahas’ struggles are particularly significant because the tribe often bore the initial impact of experimental legislation that would later be implemented nationally. Scherer details the disastrous consequences of postwar federal legislation that transferred control over Indian affairs to state authorities as a precursor to the wholesale termination of Indian tribalism. The legislation brought jurisdictional turmoil to the Omaha reservation and placed the Omahas in chronic conflict with local law enforcement agencies. As the tribe fought to become the first Indian group in the nation to escape the effects of that law through retrocession, they waged equally notable struggles for the redress of past wrongs with the Indian Claims Commission and in the federal courts. Scherer demonstrates that the Omahas’ successes in those campaigns have been at best imperfect victories, coming only after years of hardship and failing to eliminate many underlying tensions and problems.

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Are you ready to delve into a fascinating journey through history? Look no further than "Imperfect Victories: The Legal Tenacity of the Omaha Tribe, 1945-1995." This captivating book takes you on a detailed exploration of the tumultuous struggle faced by the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska due to the ever-changing Indian policies of the federal government.

Author Mark R. Scherer meticulously investigates the Omahas' relentless efforts to overcome the adverse effects of experimental legislation that were later implemented nationwide. By shedding light on the disastrous consequences of postwar federal laws transferring control over Indian affairs to state authorities, this book highlights the jurisdictional turmoil faced by the Omaha reservation and their constant conflicts with local law enforcement agencies.

What makes the story of the Omahas so significant is their groundbreaking fight for retrocession and the redress of past wrongs. They aimed to become the first Indian group in the nation to escape the effects of detrimental legislation. Through engaging narratives of their struggles before the Indian Claims Commission and in the federal courts, Scherer reveals the Omahas' imperfect victories.

Be prepared to be captivated by "Imperfect Victories" as it uncovers the hidden truths of our nation's history. Witness the triumphs and setbacks of the Omaha Tribe, and gain a deeper understanding of the enduring tensions and challenges they faced. Say yes to this captivating journey by grabbing your copy of "Imperfect Victories: The Legal Tenacity of the Omaha Tribe, 1945-1995" today.

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