Cherokee in Controversy

Jesse Bushyhead was a detachment leader during the forced Indian removal on what has become known as the Trail of Tears. In this capacity, he was responsible for the safe conduct of more than 900 emigrants from Tennessee to Indian Territory in eastern Oklahoma. After the journey, Bushyhead was a principal participant in the formation of the new Cherokee government.

Jesse Bushyhead a fost lider al detasamentului in timpul indepartarii fortate a indienilor pe ceea ce a devenit cunoscut sub numele de Traseul lacrimilor. In aceasta calitate, el a fost responsabil pentru conduita in siguranta a mai mult de 900 de emigranti din Tennessee in teritoriul indian din estul Oklahoma.