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On the recordJune 10, 2009
The sad story to say, that was the Hawaiians trail of many tears because they continue to suffer.
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Eni Faleomavaega
American Samoa

Editor's note · Context

Faleomavaega reflects on the historical suffering of Native Hawaiians since the Homestead Commission Act.

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