Gerry asked this question about One Thousand White Women: The Journals of May Dodd (One Thousand White Women, #1):
I am confused.....I know that the initial premise of a trade of 1000 white women for 1000 horses was turned down by President Roosevelt. But did the 'Brides for Indians' program really occur? Did scores of women volunteer for this program?
Karen M As far I could research online there was no actual program but there was an Indian chief who asked for 100 white women as brides for his braves. He wa…moreAs far I could research online there was no actual program but there was an Indian chief who asked for 100 white women as brides for his braves. He was refused.(less)
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