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OKLAHOMA LAND RUSH, 1889. At the direction of U
OKLAHOMA LAND RUSH, 1889.
At the direction of U.S. cavalry troops, Oklahoma Boomers race across the boundary into the Oklahoma Territory at the stroke of noon, 22 April 1889, seeking to lay claim to homesteads and town lots. American illustration, c1900
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Media ID 12568341
1889 1890s 1900s Decade Ambition April Boomer Boomtown Boundary Equestrian Frontiersman Land Rush Manifest Destiny Oklahoma Settler Southwest Territory Us Cavalry Westward Expansion
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The captivating print titled "OKLAHOMA LAND RUSH, 1889" takes us back to a defining moment in American history. The image captures the intense excitement and ambition that filled the air on April 22,1889. At precisely noon, under the watchful direction of U. S. cavalry troops, a wave of Oklahoma Boomers mounted their horses and raced across the boundary into the vast Oklahoma Territory. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness brave frontiersmen galloping with determination towards their dreams of claiming homesteads and town lots. The equestrian figures symbolize not only individual aspirations but also America's relentless pursuit of manifest destiny during this late 19th-century era. The composition is an American illustration from around 1900, showcasing men on horseback venturing into uncharted territories in search of new beginnings. It represents a pivotal moment in westward expansion as settlers pushed further south and southwest. This powerful visual narrative reminds us of the audacity and resilience embedded within our nation's DNA. As we gaze upon these riders charging forward against an open landscape backdrop, we are transported to a time when opportunity beckoned at every turn. Granger Art on Demand has masterfully captured this historical event through their lens, allowing us to reflect upon our collective past while appreciating the indomitable spirit that shaped our great nation.
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