[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Pages 15955-15956]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       TREATY OF 1864 ANNIVERSARY

 Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, 150 years ago, on October 14, 1864, 
the Federal Government signed a treaty with the Klamath, Modoc, and 
Yahooskin Indian Tribes in the Klamath Basin establishing these tribes 
collectively as ``The Klamath Tribes'' and designating the Klamath 
Reservation in Southern Oregon.
  I would like to recognize this historic event and acknowledge the 
great contributions made by the Klamath Tribes to the State of Oregon. 
As we commemorate the anniversary of the Treaty of 1864, it is also 
important to recognize the strained relations and broken promises that 
dot the history of the Federal Government's relationship with the 
tribes. This is a time to reflect on the Federal Government's 
obligation to these sovereign nations and celebrate the rich history 
and promising futures they bring to this great country.

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  The Klamath, Modoc, and Yahooskin Tribes have a rich history in my 
State. Today the Klamath Tribes contributes significantly to Oregon's 
history, cultural diversity, and economy. Oregon tribes are active in a 
variety of industries, with positive economic impacts felt far beyond 
the reservation boundaries.
  Recently, Oregonians had the opportunity to learn first-hand the 
history and culture of the Klamath Tribes. To recognize and celebrate 
the anniversary of the treaty, the Klamath County Museum provided free 
tours, giving visitors a unique opportunity to visit the historical 
site near Fort Klamath where the treaty was signed and to learn about 
the rich and storied past of the Klamath Tribes.
  I am pleased to recognize the anniversary of the signing of the 
Treaty of 1864 and to ensure that this historic event is remembered as 
an important part of Oregon's past, and a lesson for the Nation's 
future.

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