Oglala Sioux Tribe Members Present Ultimatum to Federal Authorities, 1972-01-01 - 1974-12-31
Item — Box: 67, Folder: 10
Identifier: CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0003
The Oglala Sioux tribe, which occupies the Wounded Knee area, has issued an ultimatum to the US government. They are demanding that all federal forces retreat from the area, that they be allowed to govern themselves, and that food and supplies be brought in. The ultimatum was presented by Russell Means, who is acting as a spokesman for the tribe.
Dates
- 1972-01-01 - 1974-12-31
Extent
1 pages
Overview
92nd (1971-1973); 93rd (1973-1975)
General
Native Americans
- TypeCollection
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository