Oklahoma Land Run of 1893

The Oklahoma Land Run of 1893 was a significant event in U.S. history where thousands of settlers raced to claim land in the Oklahoma Territory, which had been previously restricted for Native American tribes. On April 22, 1893, at noon, the government opened up over 2 million acres for settlement. Participants, known as "boomers," rushed on horseback or in wagons to stake their claims. This event exemplified the westward expansion ethos of the time, embodying the idea of manifest destiny, and led to significant changes for both settlers and Native American communities in the region.