two american indians died
two american indians died
Two American Indians died.
It ended in arrests two people died
It ended in arrests two people died
Indian protesters were killed on the site of a historical indian massacre.
The article linked below is generally accurate, although still disputed about the AIM occupation of Wounded Knee.It is the general nature of the US Government to hide and distort facts of these types of things; the press (news services) generally speaking are not 'free' in so much as they are owned by people who's fortune could be effected by true reporting of things.So, take all such things with a grain of salt (question as to the motivation of the source).
The AIM (American Indian Movement) occupation of Wounded Knee in 1973 was a significant protest that highlighted the struggles of Native Americans for sovereignty and civil rights. Lasting 71 days, the occupation involved armed confrontations and negotiations with federal authorities, drawing national attention to issues such as treaty rights and poverty in Native communities. The event symbolized the broader fight for indigenous rights and remains a pivotal moment in Native American activism.
it raised public awareness of broken treaties. -apex
it raised public awareness of broken treaties. -apex
It led to property damage, but no political gains.
It raised public awareness of broken treaties.
AIM (American Indian Movement) chose Wounded Knee, South Dakota, for their protest occupation in 1973 to draw attention to the ongoing struggles faced by Native Americans, particularly regarding treaty rights and government neglect. Wounded Knee was historically significant as the site of a tragic massacre in 1890, symbolizing the oppression of Native peoples. The occupation aimed to highlight issues of poverty, systemic injustice, and the need for tribal sovereignty, while also seeking to revive interest in Native American rights nationally.