Year of record

1838

2 verified events recorded in 1838.

2 events From May 26, 1838 To Nov 1, 1838 Open in filter view →
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DateEventLanesStatus
1838-11-01Swartwout Embezzles $1.2 Million, Exposing Spoils System Corruption
Samuel Swartwout · Andrew Jackson · Martin Van Buren · U.S. Treasury
confirmed
1838-05-26Trail of Tears Forced Removal Begins as 7,000 Troops Round Up 16,000 Cherokee at Gunpoint
Martin Van Buren · Winfield Scott · Cherokee Nation · John Ross · +2
confirmed