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Newly sworn in citizens of the United States and their families assist with the raising of the park's 37 star garrison flag after a Children's Citizenship Ceremony held on Flag Day 2003.

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Trail of Tears Routes  

Did You Know?
The Choctaw, Chickasaw, Cherokee, (Muscogee) Creek and Seminole Indian tribes were forcibly moved to Indian Territory on what became known as the Trail of Tears. The Arkansas River served as a water route to Fort Smith where they received supplies before crossing the river into Indian Territory.

Last Updated: November 18, 2009 at 12:11 EST